Transformation Model Practice Lead (Core and Explore)

• Embed the Core & Explore transformation model (optimising today, while building for tomorrow) as a practical way of working across Lifeblood 

• Help leaders frame opportunities, build exploration capability and turn ideas into action 

• Lead the tools, governance, communications and rhythms that support innovation at scale  

• Location flexible, hybrid working, salary from $180k base plus superannuation plus salary packaging 

About the role 

Lifeblood's Strategic Transformation & Readiness team is strengthening its capability across strategy, transformation and delivery to help Lifeblood optimise today and build for tomorrow - exploring new opportunities and creating lasting value for Lifeblood and the communities we serve. 

As our Core & Explore Practice Lead, you’ll play a critical role in embedding our dual mode transformation model across Lifeblood; turning a strategic concept into a practical, value-creating way of working. You’ll act as the connection point between business units, enterprise stakeholders and the Exploration team to develop new thinking and innovation. You’ll be helping teams adopt the new model and supporting them to clearly frame opportunities, source new opportunities for the exploration pipeline, and build the mindset, tools and routines needed to make innovation practical, operational and repeatable. 

This is a role for someone who can translate ambiguity into practical tools our teams can use to optimise today and build for the future. The role needs to be able to tailor approaches based on maturity and need, work closely with senior stakeholders and translate big ideas into something our people can actually use. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the rollout and embedding of the Core & Explore transformation model across Lifeblood  

• Build shared understanding of the language, intent and value of Core & Explore  

• Develop practical frameworks, tools, worksheets, resources and communications  

• Partner with leaders and teams to build exploration capability and innovative thinking  

• Facilitate workshops, problem-framing sessions and ideation activities  

• Help business units shape innovation opportunities, uncovering the  

• Support pipeline management, prioritisation, reporting and governance rhythms  

• Prepare senior leader briefings, updates, insights and decision-making artefacts  

• Integrate Core & Explore into key business processes, planning cycles and ways of working  

• Identify opportunities to improve how exploration operates, connects and communicates value 

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

• Experience leading and delivering a strategic framework across a large and complex organisation; taking into account change practices, transformation, innovation or strategic practice uplift 

• Strong ability to turn strategy into practical frameworks, tools, routines and communications 

• Experience designing and scaling enterprise enablement resources, training materials or adoption tools 

• Confidence facilitating workshops, problem framing and stakeholder engagement activities 

• Background in innovation, exploration, strategy, service design, product, transformation or portfolio environments is desirable  

• Experience with organisation-wide program governance, reporting, prioritisation or pipeline management 

• Strong judgement, initiative and confidence working autonomously in complexity and ambiguity  

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!     

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.  

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