Transformation Model Practice Lead (Core and Explore)
1d ago , from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Embed the Core & Explore transformation model (optimising today, while building for tomorrow) as a practical way of working across Lifeblood
Help leaders frame opportunities, build exploration capability and turn ideas into action
Lead the tools, governance, communications and rhythms that support innovation at scale
Location flexible, hybrid working, salary from $180k base plus superannuation plus salary packaging
About the role
Lifeblood's Strategic Transformation & Readiness team is strengthening its capability across strategy, transformation and delivery to help Lifeblood optimise today and build for tomorrow - exploring new opportunities and creating lasting value for Lifeblood and the communities we serve.
As our Core & Explore Practice Lead, you'll play a critical role in embedding our dual mode transformation model across Lifeblood; turning a strategic concept into a practical, value-creating way of working. You'll act as the connection point between business units, enterprise stakeholders and the Exploration team to develop new thinking and innovation. You'll be helping teams adopt the current model and supporting them to clearly frame opportunities, source new opportunities for the exploration pipeline, and build the mindset, tools and routines needed to make innovation practical, operational and repeatable.
This is a role for someone who can translate ambiguity into practical tools our teams can use to optimise today and build for the future.



The role needs to be able to tailor approaches based on maturity and need, work closely with senior stakeholders and translate big ideas into something our people can actually use.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the rollout and embedding of the Core & Explore transformation model across Lifeblood
Build shared understanding of the language, intent and value of Core & Explore
Develop practical frameworks, tools, worksheets, resources and communications
Partner with leaders and teams to build exploration capability and innovative thinking
Facilitate workshops, problem-framing sessions and ideation activities
Help business units shape innovation opportunities, uncovering the
Support pipeline management, prioritisation, reporting and governance rhythms
Prepare senior leader briefings, updates, insights and decision-making artefacts
Integrate Core & Explore into key business processes, planning cycles and ways of working
Identify opportunities to improve how exploration operates, connects and communicates value
Sound interesting? Here's what we're looking for:
Experience leading and delivering a strategic framework across a large and complex organisation; taking into account change practices, transformation, innovation or strategic practice uplift




Strong ability to turn strategy into practical frameworks, tools, routines and communications
Experience designing and scaling enterprise enablement resources, training materials or adoption tools
Confidence facilitating workshops, problem framing and stakeholder engagement activities
Background in innovation, exploration, strategy, service design, product, transformation or portfolio environments is desirable
Experience with organisation-wide program governance, reporting, prioritisation or pipeline management
Strong judgement, initiative and confidence working autonomously in complexity and ambiguity
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 ofAustralia'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 topurchaseadditionalannual leave
Access to salary packaging withan optionto 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
Our dedicated employeeassistanceprogram - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
Plus, many more!
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📌 Transformation Model Practice Lead (Core And Explore) (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
📍 New South Wales