At a Glance
- Tasks: Support donors through the donation process and create a welcoming experience.
- Company: Join the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, generous leave, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided; no prior blood collection experience needed.
- Why this job: Be part of something meaningful and help save lives every day.
- Qualifications: Customer-facing experience and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 33.12 - 33.12 $ per hour.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – Southport QLD
Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 60.00 hours per fortnight + shifts
Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday/Sunday
Located at Southport Donor Centre and Donor Mobile Unit, Queensland
Salary starting from $33.12 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + 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:
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.
A day in the centre could see you:
- 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
No previous blood collection experience is required. Our paid training program blends hands‐on practice with online learning to set you up for success. What's essential is your passion for delivering an exceptional donor experience, supported by proven customer-facing experience that you can draw on in every interaction.
Your skills in action will include:
- Apply your customer-facing experience to create positive, welcoming interactions
- Be comfortable with needles and blood/biological materials
- Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
- 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:
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:
- 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 for either parent
- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
- Plus, many more!
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. 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.
Nursing Assistant - Southport Donor Centre in Gold Coast employer: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that make a real difference in the community. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through impactful storytelling and media engagement.
Contact Details:
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Recruitment Team
