- Permanent Part-Time - 30.00 hours per week
- Assist in processing, customer service & logistic support for efficient movement & supply of blood + blood products
- Salary range between $70K-$75K + Oncall hours + Super + Salary Packaging and more
- Darwin
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
Working within our Manufacturing & Logistics Business Unit and supporting our Darwin Depot, you’ll provide a high level of service and support to customers. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to process blood products, pick and pack orders, receive and supply blood product orders, and manage customer feedback.
Overall, you’ll contribute to the accurate and efficient movement and supply of blood and blood components within the frameworks of Lifeblood’s standard operating procedures. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of the process and maintain positive working relationships with staff and colleagues.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where precision, care, and collaboration with team are essential to succeed in close-knit team environment.
A day in the role will see you :
- Unpack shippers and accurately log data into Lifeblood systems.
- Process and separate blood components.
- Separate and store red cells, freeze and store plasma components.
- Maintain accurate inventory, cycle counts & monitor stock levels while equally ensuring products are traceable, correctly stored to be used before expiry.
- Process orders, enquiries, and critical product movements with accuracy and urgency.
- Participate in standard equipment set up, and maintain clean, safe, compliant workspaces and equipment including cleaning of fridges, freezers & general work area.
- Drive company vehicle & deliver the life-saving blood products as well as coordinate and support the transport and delivery through couriers & transport providers.
- Deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders—because every interaction matters.
- Maintain strict adherence & quality control measure through Standard Operating Procedures, cGMP, and TGA requirements & look for continuous improvement initiatives.
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Operational knowledge and experience of manufacturing, customer service, warehouse, and distribution processes and principles.
- High attention to detail resulting in accurate processing, picking, packing and dispatch.
- Experience in a scientific laboratory would be advantageous but not essential.
- Solid customer service experience within a similar industry is ideal.
- Supply chain, warehouse or distribution experience would be beneficial preferably in the health sector, pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
- Ability to undertake routine work according to standard operating procedures in a regulated production environment.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently juggling priorities to achieve expected outcomes.
- Ability to frequently lift (13-20Kg), stand, walk, bend, & twist to operate different platforms.
- Pro-active & a natural collaborator who can deliver strong results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full, unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence to support deliveries and pickups using a company vehicle.
This is a permanent part-time opportunity with a rotating Monday-to-Friday roster, covering shifts between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.Due to the operational requirements of the role, you will also be required to participate in an on-call roster for one week (Tuesday to Tuesday) every four weeks.
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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:
- 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 for either parent
- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
- Plus, many more!
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
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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.
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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.