Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – Lismore NSW
13d ago , from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Permanent Part-Timeopportunity - ***** hours per fortnight
Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Mondayto Saturday
Located at Lismore (NSW)Donor Centre,Current South Wales
Salary starting from $*****per hour + Penalties + 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
Step into a rewarding role as a Nursing Assistant where you will bring excellent customer-facing skills and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors.
You will play a key role in supporting our donors through their donation process.
Full training is provided so, along with the above, all you need is the curiosity and motivation to learn the process of collecting blood and biological product.
A day in the centre could see you:
Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
Create a donor experience they'll love and want to come back Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
Set up machines and collections equipment
Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
Monitor donors post-donation and assist them with rebooking their next donation
Work collaboratively to achieve collection targets
Please note: This role requires travel to Donor Mobile Unit locations including: Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino and Yamba
No previous blood collection experience is required.
Our paid training program blends hands‐on practice with online learning to set you up for success.
What's essential is your passion for delivering an exceptional donor experience,



supported by proven customer‐facing experience that you can draw on in every interaction.
Your skills in action will include:
Apply your customer-facing experience to create positive, welcoming interactions
Be comfortable with needles and blood/biological materials
Occasionally lift between ******kgs
Support and foster a fantastic team culture
Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Saturday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
Hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle
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:
Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
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
Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
Plus, many more!
We're proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for **** and commit to respond to every applicant.
You'll hear from us once your application has been reviewed.
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, ******.
Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.
Please note: we can't accept applications sent directly to this email address.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.
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