OrganMatch Application and Scientific Specialist

• Manage and enhance OrganMatch; a mission‑critical national clinical application
• Salary between 116-118k + superannuation + salary packaging
• Full time and permanent role, Sydney location preferred

Discover life-giving possibilities  

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

We are seeking an OrganMatch Application & Scientific Specialist to join the National OrganMatch Office, based in Sydney. You will play a critical role in the national coordination, development and ongoing enhancement of OrganMatch, a mission‑critical system supporting organ donation, matching, and transplantation across Australia.

You will work closely with tissue typing laboratories, clinical teams, ICT, vendors and national partners, providing expert advice, supporting system changes, delivering training, and helping to embed new processes nationally.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist scientific and clinical expertise to support OrganMatch nationally
• Lead and support system configuration, testing, validation and deployment activities
• Act as a key liaison between laboratories, clinicians, ICT teams, vendors and external stakeholders
• Support Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement and testing
• Develop, deliver and maintain training programs, work instructions and operational documentation
• Troubleshoot complex scientific, clinical and application issues
• Support national projects and system enhancements, including change and impact management
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory and accreditation requirements (including NATA, ASHI and cGMP)

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience as a subject matter expert in solid organ histocompatibility and immunogenetics
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in organ donation and transplant clinical programs or processes
• Experience supporting OrganMatch or comparable clinical applications
• A strong understanding of laboratory operations, including testing, reporting, quality systems and accreditation standards
• Strong capability in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in system testing software applications , SQL database queries
• Experience with facilitating training and an excellent communicator across multiple stakeholder groups

Wellbeing & Benefits

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the Nation, you will have access to the following: 

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave 
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment 
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent 
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone 
• Plus, many more! 

Excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria of the role? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities.

Next steps

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. 

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

If you require any adjustments to feel more supported during our recruitment process, please reach out to us. 

For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Meg on MeHolding@redcrossblood.org.au

**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online  

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.