(3 Days Left) Partner Operations Manager

Overview

Partner Operations Manager - Transfusion Science – West Melbourne, VIC, AU 3003

Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

- Permanent Full-Time - 76.00 hours per fortnight
- Salary range between $150- $180K + Super + Salary Packaging

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 are currently seeking a Partner Operations Manager - Transfusion Science. As a key relationship owner in the service delivery for Australian Health Partners (AHPs), the Partner Operations Manager will support and lead the Partner Operations- Transfusion Scientists group located across Australia, providing a national network of Transfusion and operational support coverage. The role will ensure a standardised national approach is implemented with regional teams for health service partners through the successful delivery of agreed work plans and delivery of organisational strategy for our operational healthcare partners. Reporting to the Director of Partner Operations the role will be responsible for developing and advancing key external operational relationships including but not limited to laboratory management, hospital management and executive leaders for the purpose of understanding and representing health service partner needs while delivering to Lifeblood and directorate strategy.

What we’re looking for

- Tertiary qualifications in Bachelor of Science/Medical Science/Biomedical Science with background in Transfusion Science or related analytical discipline.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships and consult with a range of external and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams over an extended period.
- Proven ability of achieving results by leveraging organisational skills through effective prioritisation, decision-making, and time management.
- Support the team of Transfusion Scientists in maintaining a collaborative relationship with Australian Health Partners.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to strengthen partnerships while effectively engaging with executives.
- Track record in driving systemic improvements autonomously through analysis and process advocacy, managing complex collaborative partnerships while also being trusted specialist advisor to internal & external stakeholders.
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment (TGA regulations, NATA and NPAAC) with commitment to safety and quality.
- Comfortable attending industry conferences and events which may require travelling interstate & can be outside of regular working hours.
- Technical & Digital Aptitude

This is a permanent full-time opportunity

Role requires a blend of onsite work from Processing/Distribution Centres with interstate travel as required and some flexibility to work from home.

Benefits and wellbeing

We place our employees' well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. Lifeblood is recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index employer and supports diversity and inclusion.

Benefits include:

- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Salary packaging options 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
- Employee assistance program – Sonder, available 24/7
- Plus many more

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to Rashmi Malhotra at rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au.

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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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