Project Manager - Leukapheresis

• Lead the successful delivery of Leukapheresis and key Cell Therapy projects
• Fixed-term Full-time opportunity until July 2027
• Offering salary bracket $117K - $165K base + super + salary packaging
• Hybrid role based at either Melbourne or Sydney Processing Centres + WFH

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: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
 

About the role  

This position will be responsible for delivery of the Leukapheresis and key Cell Therapies  projects and change management activities to ensure successful delivery of the agreed business case. This includes finalisation and running of a pilot for collecting mononuclear cells with allogeneic donors and building a business case for next steps.

The position will ensure the project is delivered in accordance with the Lifeblood Project Management Framework and in accordance with the agreed work plan and timeframes to achieve the Lifeblood business and strategic objectives.

This role will provide project management expertise, liaise with key stakeholders, and be able to identify and respond to the needs of the different groups to deliver these programs.  You will get to work with nursing, clinical and research teams as well as meet some amazing donors.

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

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in project/change management.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a Science/Nursing or related discipline.
• Proven ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships and consult with a range of external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in achieving results through prioritisation, organisation, decision making and time management.
• Computer literacy and demonstrated competence in a variety of computer software packages (MS project, excel, word, power point etc.)
• Effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Experience of working within a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.

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!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

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. 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 Svet Subotic on ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au

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