Job Description

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- Own the backlog and delivery plan for AI-enabled products and intelligent workflows
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- Work closely with engineers, architects and business stakeholders to turn ideas into tested solutions
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- Help Lifeblood explore practical, responsible uses of AI that improve how we work and deliver value
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- Location flexible, hybrid working, salary $140k plus superannuation and salary packaging
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About the role

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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.

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As our Product Owner – AI & Intelligent Systems, you'll sit at the intersection of product delivery and technical execution. You'll work closely with the Product Lead to turn strategic direction into clear, prioritised work; helping the squad build the right things, in the right order, with the right level of evidence behind each decision.

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This role is about making AI opportunities real. You'll help progress ideas through the Exploration Framework; from discovery and problem definition through to testing, validation and recommendations. You'll also support early opportunity framing, helping the team assess what's feasible, valuable and worth progressing.

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You don't need to be an engineer, but you do need to be technically fluent enough to work confidently with engineers, architects, data specialists and business stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Own and manage the squad backlog in partnership with the Product Lead
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- Translate strategic direction and discovery insights into clear, actionable briefs
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- Prioritise work based on value, feasibility, risk, user evidence and business need
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- Drive day-to-day delivery across active AI and intelligent systems initiatives
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- Track progress, manage dependencies, remove blockers and maintain momentum
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- Work closely with engineers, architects, ICT partners and data specialists to scope and iterate solutions
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- Support discovery, testing, validation and UAT activities
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- Assess emerging opportunities across product, technical, operational, regulatory and strategic considerations
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- Document evidence, findings, trade-offs and recommendations to support go/no-go decisions
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- Bridge technical and non-technical conversations so stakeholders can make informed decisions
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Sound compelling? Here's what we're looking for:

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- Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar in technology delivery
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- Strong backlog management and prioritisation capability
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- Technical fluency across AI and data systems, including an understanding of data pipelines, prompt engineering, AI/ML basics and cloud-based delivery environments
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- Experience delivering AI, machine learning or intelligent automation products is highly desirable
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- Experience working closely with engineers, architects, data scientists or technical delivery teams
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- Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and delivery priorities
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- Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for different audiences
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- Experience supporting discovery, validation, UAT and evidence-based decision making
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- Confidence working in ambiguity where the problem is still being shaped
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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.

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In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the Nation, you will have access to the following:

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- Ability topurchaseadditionalannual leave
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- Access to salary packaging withan optionto package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
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- 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
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- Our dedicated employeeassistanceprogram - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
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- Plus, many more!
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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.

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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.

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📌 Product Owner (AI Intelligent Systems) (Victoria)
🏢 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
📍 Victoria