Technician at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

36.74

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teamwork, Collaboration, Safety Focus, Quality Control, Customer Service, Data Logging, Blood Component Processing, Laboratory Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Technician – Processing team Permanent Full-Time - 38.00 hours per week & Part-time - 24 hours per week Located at Perth Processing Centre, Western Australia Salary starting from $36.74 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 Perth Processing Centre is seeking a Processing Technician to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma and biological products. You’ll achieve this through teamwork, collaboration and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and customer service, taking pride in delivering the right products, to the right places, at the right time. A day as a Processing Technician could see you: Unpack shippers and log data into Lifeblood systems Process and separate blood components Separate and store red cells Freeze and store plasma components Load and unload the rapid plasma freezer Participate in standard equipment set up, maintenance and cleaning with training, supervision and support Maintain a high level of commitment to quality systems, quality control measures and application Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for: Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist to operate different platforms Experience working to standard operating procedures in a regulated production environment Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style Experience in a scientific laboratory would be advantageous but not essential We are looking to hire 2 positions: 1) Permanent full-time - 38 hours a week 2) Permanent part-time - 24 hours a week The role will require you to work within different working hours, including public holidays and there is an operational requirement to work varied shifts on a rotating roster between Monday to Sunday -6:00 AM to 11:00PM. 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: 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 - no waiting period 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! Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 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 Rashmi Malhotra via rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au. If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.

Responsibilities

The Processing Technician will aid in the safe provision of blood, plasma, and biological products through teamwork and a focus on safety and quality. Responsibilities include unpacking shippers, processing blood components, and maintaining quality systems.