Sustainability Specialist

• Full-time Fixed-term (12 months) opportunity
• Offering salary $95k - $132K base + Super + Salary Packaging
• Role can be based out of any one of our National 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

The Sustainability Specialist supports Lifeblood in operating responsibly and meeting its Sustainability (ESG) roadmap commitments. The role focuses on coordinating initiatives, reporting, and communications, with an emphasis on standardized metrics to evaluate performance and stakeholder value. It also involves close collaboration with internal managers across the organization.

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

• Experience and knowledge of Sustainability/ESG principles, frameworks, governance, reporting and methodologies.
• Experience and expertise in corporate reporting such as strong knowledge of standardised industry frameworks and experience delivering public-facing reports such as annual or sustainability reports.
• Highly experienced in data management and data analysis.
• Experience in carbon emissions calculations (in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol) and carbon reduction strategy, including scope 3
• Ability to synthesis complex information for diverse stakeholder groups, (including Executive, Board, Senior Managers, general staff, external stakeholders, donors, health customers) on key environment, social, government issues
• Experience managing multiple tasks, highly organised with strong coordination and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively across diverse functional areas.

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 Subotic on ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au. For position details, contact Phoebe Jones phjones@redcrossblood.org.au.

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted.

Applications close by Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 11:59pm. 

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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.