Technician

• Technician – Processing
• Permanent, full-time oppportunity
• Located at Melbourne Processing Centre, VIC

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 
Our Melbourne Processing Centre is seeking a Processing Technician to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma and biological products

You’ll achieve this through teamwork, collaboration and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and customer service, taking pride in delivering the right products, to the right places, at the right time.

 A day as a Processing Technician could see you:

• Unpack shippers and log data into Lifeblood systems
• Process and separate blood components
• Separate and store red cells
• Freeze and store plasma components
• Load and unload the rapid plasma freezer
• Participate in standard equipment set up, maintenance and cleaning with training, supervision and support
• Maintain a high level of commitment to quality systems, quality control measures and application

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

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist to operate different platforms
• Experience working to standard operating procedures in a regulated production environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style
• Experience in a scientific laboratory would be advantageous but not essential

This role is a permanent, full-time position based at our Melbourne Processing Centre in West Melbourne, VIC. This role will involve varied shifts across a rotating roster seven days a week consisting of morning, afternoon and night shifts. Evening and night shift availability is preferred. 

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing
We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employees wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to:

• A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more

Excited to join us? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities.

Next steps

When it comes to recruitment, we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able to. We are a 2024 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 Sophie Eberhardt on seberhardt@redcrossblood.org.au.

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

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