Job Summary
Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Location: Oaklands Park, SA, AU
* Permanent Part‑Time Opportunity – 60 hrs per fortnight
* Varied shifts across a rotating roster – Monday to Sunday
* Location – Marion Donor Centre, South Australia
* Salary – starting from $41.83 per hour + penalties + super + salary packaging
About the Role
Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life‑changing donations. Use your customer‑facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service while ensuring Australia's supply of blood products.
Responsibilities
* Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility and suitability.
* Provide clinical oversight and guide team members in the blood collection process.
* Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests.
* Set up machines and collection equipment.
* Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets.
* Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance.
* Monitor donors post‑donation and assist them in rebooking for their next donation.
Requirements
* Occasional lifting of 9–22.7 kg and frequent standing, walking, and bending.
* Completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.
* Flexibility to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster, including weekends and afternoon shifts.
Benefits and Wellbeing
* Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks).
* Salary packaging option 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.
* Dedicated employee assistance program – 24/7 access via the Sonder app.
* Plus, many more
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. You'll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Rachel O'Shea –
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood's Talent Acquisition team. We won't accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
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