Production Manager

• Lead a major processing operation in Australia and make a real impact—saving lives through production excellence.
• Based in inner-city Melbourne with a flexible hybrid working model to support your career growth.
• $175k - $185k + 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  

As Production Manager, you’ll take the lead at our Melbourne operation—one of our largest sites in the network, responsible for processing approximately 40% of Australia’s blood and blood products. This is more than a production role; it’s a chance to shape the future of biomedical manufacturing and the heart of our innovation hub.

You’ll oversee the end-to-end production function, ensuring the efficient, sufficient, and timely supply of safe blood products, while championing a culture of service excellence. With a strong focus on planning and operational execution, you’ll bring a track record for driving performance, innovation, and impact.

This is a high-stakes leadership opportunity where your expertise will directly influence the health and wellbeing of Australians every single day.

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

• Proven experience managing production and/or laboratory testing in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• In-depth leadership experience managing large technical and scientific teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies that consistently meet production and testing schedules
• A strong compliance mindset with experience reviewing and upholding operating standards in line with regulatory requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in Biomedical Science, Science, or Engineering (Mechatronics, Production, or Chemical)
• A background in change management with a focus on cultural and/or operational transformation

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a hybrid working environment. 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

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 Ness via nlewy@redcrossblood.org.au.

**Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email please use the online portal to apply 

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