Fixed Term Full-Time opportunity (1 Year)

Leadership Chance - Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Located at Devonport Donor Centre, Tasmania

Salary starting from $47.01 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

We’re currently seeking a Session Leader to join our team at the Devonport Donor Centre. Reporting to the Donor Centre Manager, you’ll provide operational oversight to ensure that the end-to-end donation experience runs efficiently with no compromise on quality or safety. As a Session Leader, you’ll provide direction, inspiration and support for your team to achieve common goals and foster team effectiveness, as well as managing tough issues with respect.

You’ll value self-awareness and reflect on your own strengths and areas for development, making you an even stronger leader.

A day in the centre could see you: Lead, engage, coach and develop your team to achieve their full potential

Build and maintain a strong, collaborative and positive team culture

Motivate and support your team to deliver against operational and growth objectives

Deliver a safe, seamless and exceptional experience for our amazing donors

Physically insert and remove needles to collect donations (training provided)

Act as the first point of contact for complex donor assessments

Use data,



insights and team feedback to identify opportunities for improvement

Show pride in upholding our high safety and quality standards Sounds Interesting? Here's what we're looking for: Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to lead, coach and develop a medium-sized team A strong focus on teamwork, collaboration and building a positive team culture

Experience motivating teams, providing feedback and supporting people to reach their potential

Strong operational focus, with the ability to translate business goals into meaningful actions and outcomes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build genuine relationships with donors and colleagues

Confidence managing challenging situations and making decisions in a fast-paced environment

Ability to use data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Clinical experience is desirable but not essential

Flexibility to work Monday–Friday within the Centre’s operational hours: Monday–Wednesday: 12:00 pm–8:00 pm / Thursday–Friday: 7:30 am–3:30 pm 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’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 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, at [email protected]. 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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