Transfusion Quality Officer

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Transfusion Quality Officer to join the Pathology team.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Transfusion Quality Officer to join Northern Pathology Victoria located at Northern Health in Epping, in a Permanent 0.5 FTE Part-Time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with strong expertise in Blood Transfusion practices, quality systems and regulatory compliance. Together with our incumbent blood transfusion nurse, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe and appropriate transfusion services in accordance with national standards and accreditation requirements.

The role and responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the values, quality objectives, performance goals, delegations, policies, procedures, and operations of NPV and in line with the Northern Health "Code of Conduct".

The major duties and/or responsibilities and the Key Performance Indicators as outlined in the scope of the position description.

This position is responsible for:

• Working collaboratively with all staff to ensure safe, appropriate and sustainable use of blood and blood products and patient centred blood management
• The stewardship of blood and blood products, to minimise wastage and patient blood management to reduce the need for transfusion where possible
• Monitoring and improving transfusion-related processes, documentation and reporting
• Supporting audits, incident investigations and continuous improvement and initiatives
• Providing education and training on transfusion quality and safety
• Participating in development and review of policies, procedures and protocols

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor degree of Applied Science (Laboratory Medicine) or equivalent from a tertiary institution recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS). Higher qualifications in related fields are desirable
• A minimum 3 years of experience in a hospital/laboratory quality officer role, or equivalent quality responsibilities as pathology laboratory scientist
• Post-graduate qualification in Transfusion Practice or working towards/willingness to undertake transfusional practice microcredentials course offered by Lifeblood
• Strong commitment to a high quality of care and continuous professional development
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently with a proven ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines
• High level of interpersonal, leadership, organisational and communication skills with a well-developed capacity to adapt to continues change and liaise effectively with staff
• Be aware of, and comply with relevant standards and guidelines

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Yin Lim (Chair of Standard 7 – Blood Management Committee)

Applications close 19 October 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.