Processing Technician

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity - 38.00 hours per week
• Varied shifts across a 24/7 rotating roster
• Located at Sydney Processing Centre, New South Wales
• Salary starting from $35.66 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging and more

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: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

Our Sydney Processing Centre is seeking a Processing Technician to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma and biological products.

You’ll achieve this through teamwork, collaboration and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and customer service, taking pride in delivering the right products, to the right places, at the right time.

 A day as a Processing Technician could see you:

• Unpack shippers and log data into Lifeblood systems
• Process and separate blood components
• Separate and store red cells
• Freeze and store plasma components
• Load and unload the rapid plasma freezer
• Participate in standard equipment set up, maintenance and cleaning with training, supervision and support
• Maintain a high level of commitment to quality systems, quality control measures and application

For a real life preview of the role, take our Virtual Tour Virtual-tour-recruitment-processing 

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

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist to operate different platforms
• Experience working to standard operating procedures in a regulated production environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style
• Experience in a scientific laboratory would be advantageous but not essential

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a 24/7 rotating roster system therefore an ability to participate varied shifts is required.

Benefits and Wellbeing

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:

• 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
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed. 

In the mean time if you have questions about this role, or need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Our AI careers assistant can help with common questions and connect you with our Talent Acquisition team if required.  

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted 

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