Quality Technical Lead

• Fixed-term Full-time opportunity until August 2027
• Based at any one of our National Processing Centres + WFH
• Offering salary circa $120-$130k + super + 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: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role  

The purpose of the Quality Technical Lead role is to assist Lifeblood in addressing and resolving technical quality issues. Emphasis will be placed on complex areas, including validation processes. Partnering with the business, this role will contribute to enhancing capability across the business in Lifeblood’s quality management system (QMS) and provide expertise in quality management to support decision-making at all business levels.

This role is part of the Lead Auditor group who will deliver the internal quality audit program with a focus on driving improvement in the performance of Lifeblood’s processes.

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

• Minimum of 3 years practical experience with quality systems, including internal audits, in a regulated environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Qualified/certified auditor
• Significant breadth of knowledge and understanding of the Australian Code of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Proven ability to apply regulatory and related principles in the workplace
• Demonstrated ability to develop interpersonal relationships with a range of external and internal customers
• Proven experience with best-practice validation and qualification processes
• Demonstrated ability to work within a high paced and high-volume environment
• Experience in coaching and mentoring individuals to enhance their skills and performance

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’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed. 

Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.

Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.