- Fixed-Term opportunity to July 2026 and permanent part time opportunity - 42 hours per fortnight
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Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Friday
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Located at Burnie Donor Centre, TAS
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Salary starting from $32.31 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
Our Burnie Donor Centre is seeking a Nursing Assistant (Phlebotomist) who has fantastic customer-facing experience and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors. As a Nursing Assistant, you will support our donors through their donation process, while working collaboratively to achieve collection targets. A day in the centre could see you:
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Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
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Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
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Set up machines, various tubing and collection bags
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Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
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Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation
Our paid and flexible self-paced training program has a balance between on-the-job practice, and online class schedules to ensure that you are well supported. There is also an opportunity to enrol and gain a Certificate III in Pathology.
Besides having a real passion to deliver an amazing donor experience, you’ll need to be able to:
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Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
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Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
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Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Friday, including afternoon shifts
We have two opportunities for Nursing Assistants to join the team at our Burnie Donor Centre. One role is a fixed term contract to July 2026 and the other is a permanent part time position. Both roles will be offered with 42 hours per fortnight across a Monday to Friday roster.
Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing
We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employee's wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to:
- A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary
- 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
- Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more
Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities.
Next steps
When it comes to recruitment, we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able to. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.
For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Sophie Eberhardt on seberhardt@redcrossblood.org.au
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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.