Business and Laboratory Manager

Overview

We’re looking for a Business & Laboratory Manager to lead operations at our Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services (TIS) laboratory. You’ll be an experienced operations leader who’s financially savvy, people-focused and thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and has experience in a relevant background (i.e. scientific, medical, pathology, etc).

Working closely with scientific, clinical and laboratory teams, you’ll lead the efficient delivery of critical testing and matching services that support transplantation, immunogenetics and HLA compatibility. You will have experience in operational planning and a record in driving performance, innovation and successfully implementing change initiatives. As part of the TIS leadership team, you’ll shape strategy, champion continuous learning, and support research and development initiatives. You’ll also keep us audit-ready and fully accredited. While clinical and scientific decisions sit with our expert Scientific Lead and Clinical Oversight group, your leadership will be key to empowering our people and delivering excellence in service.

Location: Melbourne Processing Centre, Melbourne, VIC. This is a permanent full-time role with onsite requirements; Lifeblood offers flexible working options where possible.

Responsibilities

- Lead operations of Lifeblood’s Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services laboratory

Qualifications

- Proven leadership in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, with experience leading large, technical and/or scientific teams.
- Strong financial management skills—budgeting, cost control and business planning.
- A people-first approach, with the ability to inspire, motivate and foster continuous improvement and quality outcomes.
- Hands-on experience in recruitment, training, rostering and performance management.
- Clear and confident communication skills—able to make complex information simple for any audience.
- Senior-level experience managing multidisciplinary scientific services.
- Solid understanding of quality systems, risk management and compliance, including regulators, WHS and environmental standards.
- Skilled in project and change management, with the confidence to make swift decisions while working as part of a national team.
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing and adaptability in a constantly evolving environment.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (such as Laboratory Management, Operations, Biomedical Science or Business).

About Lifeblood and benefits

This is a permanent full-time position based out of Lifeblood’s Melbourne Processing Centre. Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to be onsite. However, Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means for you.

Salary: starting from $170k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive team. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We look after our employees’ varying needs through safety, work/life balance and a generous salary packaging program, plus rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel and more.

Next steps

We like to move fast in recruitment and progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For further details on this position, please contact Tayler at tdobbs@redcrossblood.org.au. Please note we cannot accept applications via email and ask you to apply online. This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.

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