Executive Assistant Manufacturing and Logistics

• Provide administrative and business support to the Executive - Manufacturing & Logistics
• Permanent, full-time position 125-130k total package
• Hybrid working - supporting operational team based in Melbourne

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: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

With a primary focus on supporting the Executive Director - Manufacturing & Logistics, the Executive Assistant will be supporting the broader Manufacturing & Logistics Leadership Team (MLLT) by helping them achieve key business goals through the provision of professional administrative and business support, leading or contributing to projects, and overseeing executive communications and team engagement. Your proven ability to quickly develop effective interpersonal stakeholder relationships whilst autonomously working in an operational environment with changing priorities is essential for the success of our MLLT.

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

• Demonstrable Executive/Personal Assistant experience within highly regulated industries
• Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder‑engagement skills, including the ability to build strong, trusting relationships remotely as well as in person.
• Proven organisational, scheduling and time‑management expertise, with the ability to pivot, problem‑solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Trusted, confidential and autonomous demeanour, with sustained high personal drive
• High‑level document creation, attention to detail and critical thinking, with experience working within regulated and quality‑focused environments

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! 

Excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria of the role? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities.

Next steps

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. 

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.

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. 

If you require any adjustments to feel more supported during our recruitment process, please reach out to us. 

For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Rich on RWILKES@redcrossblood.org,au

**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online  

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