Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
* Permanent part‑time and full‑time opportunities available, contract hours ranging from 42 to 76 hours per fortnight.
* Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday (Flexibility required)
* Located at Cheltenham Donor Centre, Victoria
* Salary starting from $32.31 per hour + penalties + super + salary packaging and more
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
We’re excited to announce the opening of a new Lifeblood Donor Centre in Cheltenham and are looking for passionate, purpose‑driven individuals to join our team! Step into a rewarding role as a Nursing Assistant where you will bring excellent customer‑facing skills and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors.
You will play a key role in supporting our donors through their donation process. Full training is provided so, along with the above, all you need is the curiosity and motivation to learn the process of collecting blood and biological product.
Responsibilities
* Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate.
* Create a donor experience they’ll love—and want to come back. Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
* Set up machines and collections equipment.
* Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.
* Monitor donors post‑donation and assist them with rebooking their next donation.
* Work collaboratively to achieve collection targets.
Qualifications
* None – no prior experience in blood collection is needed.
* Be comfortable with needles and blood/biological materials.
* Occasionally lift between 9–22.7 kg.
* Support and foster a fantastic team culture.
* Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products.
* Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts.
Benefits and Wellbeing
* Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks).
* 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, available 24/7 via app.
* Plus many more!
Please note: Both part‑time and full‑time opportunities are available across a rotating roster, requiring flexibility to work Monday to Sunday, with contracted hours ranging from 42 to 76 hours per fortnight.
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
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