Milk Donor Coordinator - Melbourne

• Permanent Part-Time Role – 22.8 Hours per Week (3 x 7.6 hours)
• Fixed Workdays: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
• Salary: $45.50 - $50.60 p/h + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
• Located 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  

An exciting opportunity to join an amazing team who specialise in recruiting eligible breastfeeding mums who donate their excess breastmilk to feed the premature babies across Australia!

We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a solid understanding of supporting breastfeeding women. This unique role involves engaging directly with our breastmilk donors, both in their homes and in hospital settings, so a current driver’s licence is essential.

Here's what we are looking for:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and Annual License Certificate (with no restrictions)

• Demonstrated lactation expertise

• Phlebotomy skills – experience with blood collection

• Current, unrestricted driver’s licence

• Ability to conduct clinical assessments and apply clinical knowledge in practice

• Proven ability to provide exceptional service

• Strong ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

• Understanding of breastmilk supply and demand issues

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge or experience working with neonatal populations

• Experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or food regulatory environment

• Flexibility to provide support to the Milk Collection Manager role when required

This is a part time role with fixed working days Wednesday, Thursday & Friday each week.

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 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 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.