Processing Technician

• Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 30.00 hours per week
• Varied shifts around a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday (5AM to midnight)
• Salary starting from $35.53 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging and more
• Located at Brisbane Processing Cntr, Queensland

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 Brisbane Processing Cntr 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

Take our Virtual Tour to gain a better understanding of the role and work environment: 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 part-time opportunity, offering 60 hours per fortnight. The role will also require you to work varied shifts on a rotating roster therefore an ability to participate in a rotating roster is required. Shift timings are: Mon-Thu & Sat - 5AM to midnight, Fri - 5AM to 2AM, Sun - 5AM to 3PM.

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. 

Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.

Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.