Head of Construction

• Lead a passionate Construction team and help shape the future of Lifeblood’s property network
• Permanent position with WFH flexibility – Melbourne location preferred
• Circa $180k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

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

At Lifeblood, we’re all about helping people and making a difference, and that includes creating safe, welcoming, and reliable spaces for our donors, teams, and visitors. As our Head of Construction, you’ll lead a passionate team dedicated to shaping and maintaining a property network that supports everything we do.

You’ll bring your construction expertise and leadership to life by guiding refurbishment, relocation, and development projects across the country ensuring every space we create is safe, consistent, and built for the future.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll work closely with business units across Lifeblood to deliver projects that are flexible, compliant, and aligned with our evolving needs, all while upholding our TGA licence requirements.

You’ll also partner with architects, builders, and consultants to challenge the status quo. You’ll seek smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to build and improve our environments. With your strategic insight and operational know-how, you’ll help Lifeblood deliver spaces that inspire confidence, care, and connection.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for;

• Proven experience managing medium-scale construction fit-out projects ($3M+).
• Strong background in capital expenditure planning and business case preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project managers across multiple fit-out and refurbishment programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a design team and work with architects, engineers and external design consultants.
• Excellent relationship management skills with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
• High-level management, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail in project planning, documentation, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities, with capacity to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Advanced computer literacy and written communication skills.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience) in Construction or a related discipline.

This is a permanent position rotating between WFH and one of our Processing Centres. We have a preference for Melbourne based candidates but would be open to other locations within Australia for the right person. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover 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 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.

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 during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For further details on this position, please contact Tayler on tdobbs@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 Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.