Manufacturing Technician

Support a diverse range of work across our Manufacturing & Quality division, with a strong focus on Processing and Testing functions

Both full-time and part-time permanent opportunities, with varied shifts across a rotating roster

Located at Melbourne Processing Centre, VIC

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: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our team at our Melbourne Processing Centre in West Melbourne, VIC. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will contribute to the efficient, sufficient and timely production and distribution of safe blood and blood products. You’ll achieve this through teamwork, collaboration and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and customer service, taking pride in delivering the right products, to the right places, at the right time.

**A day as a Manufacturing Technician could see you**:
Unpack shippers and log data into Lifeblood systems

Process and separate blood components

Freeze and store plasma components

Perform routine screening tests to ensure quality and patient safety

Participate in standard equipment set up, maintenance and cleaning with training, supervision and support

For this role, you can bring your previous experience in medical or scientific laboratory environments, manufacturing and distribution, food handling or other similar roles, working with time
- or temperature-sensitive products. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have specific experience in a health or manufacturing environment. We’ll support you in learning our policies and procedures which help us to ensure the right product gets to the right place at the right time.

**Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for**:
Experience in fast-paced and regulated environments beneficial - including, but not limited to, medical, health, laboratory, manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, retail or fast-food industries

Experience working to standard operating procedures or work instructions

Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist to operate different platforms

Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style

Excellent verbal and written communication

Technical and digital aptitude, and proficient in the use of computers

An ability to participate in a flexible roster working varied shifts

A trusted, responsive, and reliable team player who supports the achievement of shared goals

There are multiple opportunities available - both full-time and part-time positions - based out of our Melbourne Processing Centre in West Melbourne, VIC. The part-time workloads can be 20, 24 or 32 hours per week, based on preference. All roles will work across a rotating roster from Monday to Sunday. Due to the life-giving work we do, your flexibility and availability to work varied shifts across morning, afternoon and evenings are appreciated.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.