Carlton, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Use your communication skills to support families, navigate critical conversations, and help save lives Fixed-term Part time (60.8 hours per fortnight), opportunity until October 2027 (with potential for ongoing) with id…
Skills: Registered nurse, Critical care nursing, Communication, Empathy, Grief and bereavement support
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Deliver a system to future-proof Lifeblood’s quality management system Fixed-term Full-time opportunity until December 2027 - Salary circa $150k + super + salary packaging Based out of any one of our National Processing …
Skills: Project management, Supplier management, Process transformation, Risk management, Stakeholder management
Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Fixed Term Part-Time opportunity - 22.80 hours per week until 13/08/2027 Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Mon - Sun between - 5:00 AM to 2:00AM Salary starting from $36.55 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Pa…
Skills: Laboratory testing, Good manufacturing practice, Laboratory practice, Quality control, Regulatory compliance
City of Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 30.40 hours per week Varied shifts across a rotating 24/7 roster Located at Perth Processing Centre, Western Australia Salary starting from $36.74 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary P…
Skills: Order fulfillment, Pick packing, Inventory management, Cold-chain compliance, Quality compliance
Kindred, Tasmania, Australia · On-site
Fixed Term Full-Time opportunity (2 Years) Leadership Opportunity - Monday to Friday (No weekends) Located at Devonport Donor Centre, Tasmania Salary starting from $47.01 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging a…
Skills: Leadership, Team management, Operational oversight, Coaching, Communication
Queensland, Australia · On-site
Fixed Term Part-Time - 30.40 hours per week/ 60.80 hours per fortnight National Teams EA - Associate Brisbane Processing Cntr 4 days per week - Mon/Tues/Weds & Fri until July 2027 Discover life-giving possibilities Lifeb…
Skills: Administration, Data entry, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Collaboration
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 40.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at our brand new Greenslopes Mall Donor Centre, Queensland Salary starting from $33.12 per hou…
Skills: Customer service, Blood collection, Phlebotomy, Donor interviewing, Blood pressure monitoring
Beckenham, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Fixed Term Part-Time opportunity 1 year - 40.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Friday Located at Cannington Donor Centre, Western Australia Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + P…
Skills: Registered nursing, Clinical oversight, Blood collection, Phlebotomy, Donor screening
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
Permanent Full-Time opportunity - 76.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Regent Arcade Donor Centre and SA Pop Up, South Australia Salary starting from $47.01 per h…
Skills: Leadership, Team management, Phlebotomy, Clinical oversight, Performance feedback
Queensland, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 60.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Springwood Donor Centre, Queensland + Donor Mobile Unit Salary starting from $41.83 per hou…
Skills: Registered nursing, Blood collection, Clinical oversight, Phlebotomy, Patient assessment
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 49.00 hours per fortnight over 8 shifts Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Town Hall Donor Centre, New South Wales Salary starting from $33.12 per hour …
Skills: Customer service, Blood collection, Phlebotomy, Donor interviewing, Blood pressure monitoring
Queensland, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 56.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Springwood Donor Centre, Queensland and Donor Mobile Unit Salary starting from $33.12 per h…
Skills: Customer service, Blood collection, Phlebotomy, Blood pressure monitoring, Haemoglobin testing
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 50.00 hours per fortnight across 8 shifts Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Town Hall Donor Centre, New South Wales Salary starting from $41.83 per hou…
Skills: Registered nursing, Clinical oversight, Blood collection, Phlebotomy, Donor screening
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 24-32 hours per fortnight (5-6 shifts) Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Tuesday to Saturday Located at Goulburn Donor Centre, New South Wales Salary negotiable in line with exper…
Skills: Registered nursing, Clinical oversight, Blood collection, Phlebotomy, Donor screening
Beaconsfield, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Fixed Term Full-Time 1 year opportunity - 76.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Fremantle Donor Centre, Western Australia Salary starting from $47+ per hour + Pena…
Skills: Leadership, Coaching, Phlebotomy, Clinical oversight, Team management
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$100k–$105k/yr
Develop and negotiate business wide contracts to deliver cost effective solutions for operational requirements at Lifeblood Permanent full-time position based at our Melbourne Processing Centre Circa 100-105k + Superannu…
Skills: Strategic procurement, Contract negotiation, Sourcing strategies, Tendering, Stakeholder management
Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$100k–$120k/yr
Coordinate and deliver transformational projects that enhance Lifeblood’s Manufacturing and Logistics operations nationwide Permanent Full-Time - 38.00 hours per week with some WFH flexibility – Sydney location Salary be…
Skills: Project coordination, Equipment installation, Process engineering, Risk assessment, Stakeholder management
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$100k–$120k/yr
Coordinate and deliver transformational projects that enhance Lifeblood’s Manufacturing and Logistics operations nationwide Fixed-term full-time position until July 2027 with some WFH flexibility – Melbourne location Sal…
Skills: Project coordination, Equipment installation, Process engineering, Risk assessment, Contractor management
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
$70k–$75k/yr
Fixed Term Full-Time - 38.00 hours per week until - 09/08/2027 Monday to Friday between 7AM to 5PM Salary between $70-$75K + Super + Salary Packaging and more Melbourne Processing Ctr Discover life-giving possibilities L…
Skills: Warehouse management, Distribution processes, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Customer service
West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
$120k–$130k/yr
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 mor…
Skills: Quality management systems, Internal auditing, Validation processes, Good manufacturing practices, Regulatory compliance
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The Donation Conversation Specialist will lead sensitive discussions with families regarding organ and tissue donation to obtain formal consent. They will provide ongoing support to families throughout the donation process while working closely with health services across Metropolitan Melbourne.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and tertiary qualifications in Critical Care Nursing. Experience in grief and bereavement support within a healthcare setting is essential, along with advanced negotiation and communication skills.
DonateLife Victoria (DLV) coordinates all organ donation across the state. A team of dedicated medical and nursing specialists work within Victorian hospitals to provide professional services and encourage best practice to increase organ and tissue donation rates.
Are you an exceptional communicator and want to play a vital role in supporting families during their most difficult moments, while helping to save and improve lives through organ and tissue donation? We invite you to become a Donation Conversation Specialist, a unique opportunity to increase the consent of organ and tissue donation across Victoria thus making a profound difference in the Victorian community.
In this pilot role you will use your outstanding communication skills and empathy to guide families through acute grief and bereavement, offering organ and tissue donation. Working closely with families and health services across Metropolitan Melbourne, you will lead sensitive conversations, obtain formal consent, and provide ongoing support throughout the donation process. Other responsibilities will include;
Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for;
This is a fixed-term full time opportunity until October 2027 working out of our Carlton, VIC, office + WFH.
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!
Applications close by Wednesday 26th August.
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 [email protected]. 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.
Helping Australians be the healthiest they can through life-giving biological products like blood, tissue, organs & milk
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is a division of the Australian Red Cross. We’re an organisation committed to providing life-giving essence to support the everyday well-being of all Australians. We’ll always be there for Australia. Not just by giving blood, but through our clinical excellence, commitment to education and our ongoing investment in research and development. We’re a team of experts who deliver safe, high quality products time and time again. We work tirelessly to develop innovative solutions; whether it be for blood, organ matching, tissue typing or donated breast milk. We’re here to support all Australians — from the youngest to the most vulnerable —when they need us. We’re united through the power of humanity to build a healthier nation. What we do is only possible through the generous donations of almost half a million unpaid voluntary donors. They’re incredible. They’re indispensable. Without them, we can’t deliver the essential services critical to the health of Australians.
Offices: 100/154 Batman St, West Melbourne, Victoria 3003, AU
Helping Australians be the healthiest they can through life-giving biological products like blood, tissue, organs & milk
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is a division of the Australian Red Cross. We’re an organisation committed to providing life-giving essence to support the everyday well-being of all Australians. We’ll always be there for Australia. Not just by giving blood, but through our clinical excellence, commitment to education and our ongoing investment in research and development. We’re a team of experts who deliver safe, high quality products time and time again. We work tirelessly to develop innovative solutions; whether it be for blood, organ matching, tissue typing or donated breast milk. We’re here to support all Australians — from the youngest to the most vulnerable —when they need us. We’re united through the power of humanity to build a healthier nation. What we do is only possible through the generous donations of almost half a million unpaid voluntary donors. They’re incredible. They’re indispensable. Without them, we can’t deliver the essential services critical to the health of Australians.
Offices: 100/154 Batman St, West Melbourne, Victoria 3003, AU
