National Manager Mobiles Growth and Business Readiness

• Deliver the program of transformational capital projects for growth across the mobiles network and business readiness for static sites
• Permanent full-time or part-time position with hybrid work environment - Salary $140k - $160k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
• Melbourne preference however we can be flexible on location

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

Reporting to the Head of Growth and Network Mobiles this role will deliver the program of transformational and strategic capital projects for network growth across the mobiles network and business readiness for static sites (i.e. donor collection sites). 

In partnership with the infrastructure team, this key role will oversee many projects, ensuring delivery on time and in budget and governance processes supporting the delivery of Lifeblood’s network growth plan.

Projects will include coordinating all business readiness activities to ensure the successful delivery and operation of new, relocated and major refurbishments of fixed donor centres as well as strategic projects to the mobiles network (new builds, refurbishments and new unit implementations). This will involve working with key stakeholders across the business from operational infrastructure, marketing, donor engagement, operations, quality and WHS.

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

• Experience leading programs of work within a large and complex environment
• Proven experience in a leadership role including team management
• Track record in building effective relationships with a diverse range of both internal and external stakeholders to meet key deadlines without compromising attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in risk identification, issues, dependency, decision and scope management
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with leaders, including Directors and where required from time to time prepare papers to support updates to Executive 
• Experience managing and leading through change while fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement 
• Demonstrated understanding of Customer Experience in complex retail/healthcare environments and supporting enablement functions

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a hybrid working environment based out of one of our processing centres. We are open to part-time for the right candidate. National travel will be required. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you. 

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!

Excited about this opportunity? 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 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 reach out to Jen Duryea. For questions regarding the recruitment process, 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.