Quality Project Business Advisor

•    Offer expert quality and regulatory advice on major projects to help Lifeblood meet national quality standards
•    Permanent Full-time opportunity offering WFH flexibility
•    Circa $110k – 150k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 

Discover life-giving possibilities

 
At Lifeblood, we’re here for all Australians. And although our life-giving role started over 90 years ago with blood, today we support more people in more ways than ever before.
We also help to facilitate the donation of tissue, organs, breast milk, and other life-giving biological products. Plus, we deliver world-class research and provide expertise in diagnostic, transplantation and other clinical services. Everyone at Lifeblood is united through the power of humanity to build a healthier nation.

 
About the role  

 
The purpose of the Quality Project Business Advisor role is to provide quality and regulatory advice in complex projects or national change initiatives to support the organisation in meeting its obligations under the national quality management system. In particular, the role utilises specialised knowledge in quality principles and risk management to recommend the appropriate validation strategy, testing principles and improvement opportunities to new processes/systems, with the aim of delivering good business outcomes while remaining compliant with regulatory expectations.
 
 
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for: 
 
•    Experience as a subject matter expert in various regulatory frameworks and have extensive experience in the application of quality management principles in projects or large scale/complex change initiatives within a highly regulated environment.
•    An IT background or a keen interest in emerging technology would be highly advantageous.
•    Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of risk management and continuous improvement principles.
•    Significant breadth of knowledge and understanding of the Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practice
•    In depth understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies 
•    Proven ability to develop, implement and utilize problem solving tools (e.g., root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, process mapping, etc.).
•    Proven ability to apply regulatory and related principles in the workplace
•    Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies
•    Demonstrated ability to achieve results through problem solving, decision making, prioritisation, organisation and time management 
•    Relevant tertiary qualifications

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 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 Svet via 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

Applications for this role close Tuesday 17 June 2025