Senior Technician in Melbourne

As the Senior Technician (Blood Testing) at Lifeblood, you will play a pivotal role to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma and biological products. You will monitor and oversee the blood testing team's progress against production and work schedules, maintaining standard work processes and procedures. Your expertise and commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements will be essential in this role.

A day in this role would see you:

• Overseeing the blood testing team's compliance with standard operating procedures
• Correcting deviations from standard work practices or the work schedule
• Performing sample investigations off-track and routine screening tests within agreed timeframes and in accordance with defined procedures
• Reviewing and approving results of routine screening within agreed timeframes and escalating any anomalies according to procedure
• Participating in continuous improvement, Lean, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) processes
• Building others' capability through sharing knowledge, expertise, education, and training with team members

Here’s what we are looking for:

• Minimum qualification of a Diploma in a related discipline is essential
• Demonstrated experience in providing workplace training and coaching to team members
• Ability to perform standardised work processes within the Testing team within established procedures and agreed time frames
• Demonstrated commitment to quality systems, quality control measures, and application
• Experience in blood screening laboratory procedures, processes, and testing is desired but unnecessary

This role requires working on a rotating schedule between 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, including weekends and public holidays.

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:

• 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
• 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
• 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.

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 careers@redcrossblood.org.au. To help Sami provide the most relevant information, please include the role title and location in your email. Sami can assist with common recruitment questions, and if your enquiry requires additional support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.