Microbiome Manager

• Deliver safe, timely microbiota therapies by guiding collection, production and supply planning while championing service excellence
• Permanent Full-time opportunity
• Offering salary circa $160K base + Super + salary packaging
• Located at our Perth Processing Centre

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  

The Microbiome Manager leads and manages the Lifeblood Microbiome Operations team in the Perth Processing Centre to support the efficient, sufficient, and timely supply of safe Faecal Microbiota Transplants within a service excellence culture.

This role is also responsible for the planning and decision making required across Collection and Production activities to ensure inventory sufficiency in accordance with demand forecasts to meet the needs of Australian patients. Problem solving of a complex nature is required to manage daily ad hoc situations and partnering with appropriate experts to provide solutions accordingly.

You will have the opportunity to work with donors through to external clinicians and provide input into new product development.

You will also ensure all operational activities are safe, productive and compliant and be adaptable to changing circumstances and role requirements.

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

• Proven ability to apply expertise to identify, assess and overcome issues and resolve problems proactively
• Possess excellent problem solving and influencing skills with a willingness to challenge existing practices
• Able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality, safety and sufficiency
• Ability to analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, understand the drivers; develop and implement strategies in order to meet performance and productivity requirements
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision 
• Experience with Agile and/or Lean methodologies
• Understanding of relevant regulatory standards such as Human Tissue Act/ TGO-105/cGMP
• Experience with managing processes under TGA Special Access Schemes

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:

• 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 are a 2025 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 Svet on ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au

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