Nursing Assistant

• Permanent Part-Time opportunity – 50.00 hours per fortnight over 7 shifts
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster: Monday to Sunday
• Located at Hobart Donor Centre, Tasmania
• Salary from $33.13 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging

Discover life-giving possibilities with Lifeblood – Join our Hobart Donor Centre!

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 Hobart Donor Centre is growing, and we’re looking for a Donor Service Nursing Assistant passionate about people. You’ll support donors through their donation journey, delivering an exceptional experience every time.

No previous blood collection experience? No problem! Full training is provided — all you need is curiosity, motivation, and a genuine passion for helping others.

A day in the centre might include:

• Greeting and interviewing donors to check eligibility
• Completing routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Setting up and packing down collection equipment
• Safely collecting whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• Monitoring donors post-donation and assisting rebookings
• Collaborating to achieve collection targets

Besides having a real passion to deliver an exceptional donor experience, you’ll need to be able to:    

• Deliver positive, welcoming interactions using your customer-facing experience
• Be comfortable handling needles and biological materials
• Occasionally lift 9–22.7 kg
• Support and foster a strong team culture
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, and assist with equipment set-up and pack-down
• Be flexible to work varied shifts (Monday to Sunday) across a rotating roster, typically 3–4 shifts per week

What we’re looking for:

• Customer service or patient-facing experience
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset
• Ability to work together to achieve team goals and KPIs

To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here: Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 

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: 

• Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks) 
• 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 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. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rachel OShea via raoshea@redcrossblood.org.au. 

If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here 

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.