Session Leader

• Permanent full-time opportunity - 76 hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Saturday
• Located at Coffs Harbour Donor Centre, NSW

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’re currently seeking a Session Leader to join our team at the Coffs Harbour Donor Centre. Reporting to the Donor Centre Manager, you’ll provide operational oversight to ensure that the end-to-end donation experience runs efficiently with no compromise on quality or safety.

As a Session Leader, you’ll provide direction, inspiration and support for your team to achieve common goals and foster team effectiveness, as well as managing tough issues with respect. You’ll value self-awareness and reflect on your own strengths and areas for development, making you an even stronger leader. A day in the centre could see you:

• Deliver a supportive and safe experience to our amazing donors
• Develop and coach teams
• Physically insert and remove needles to collect donations
• Act as the first point of contact for any complex donor assessments
• Provide clinical oversight to team to ensure phlebotomy success
• Show pride in upholding our high safety and quality standards

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Leadership experience with the ability to coach and provide performance feedback
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build a warm connection with donors
• Collaborative nature with a strong sense of teamwork
• Digital and technical aptitude
• Clinical experience highly advantageous

The position is a permanent full-time role, requiring availabilities to work in the mornings, afternoons/nights and some weekends on a rotational basis. The salary range is from $88,000.00pa - $105,927.00pa based on our Enterprise Agreement + super and other benefits.

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. We place our employee's wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to:

• A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants eyewear and more

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities. 

Next steps 

When it comes to recruitment, we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able to. We are a 2024 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, we encourage you to reach out to Tom Do on tdo@redcrossblood.org.au.

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.