Control Tower Lead

Lifeblood; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave

Salary packaging

Parental leave 14 weeks

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood seeks a permanent, full-time Inventory Control Tower lead to join our national network. You will bring together people, processes and data to maintain daily inventory and guide the Inventory Response Team, balancing demand and supply in a dynamic environment.

You'll work with senior leaders across processing centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and more, enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, and influence operational performance through stakeholder collaboration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with eight years' experience in daily operations and/or supply chain management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Professional qualifications in Supply Chain (e.g. APICS) desirable.
• Ability to manage priorities under high-pressure conditions.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Control Tower to provide short-term inventory visibility across the business.
• Coordinate the Inventory Response Team to balance demand and supply.
• Work with senior leaders to drive operational performance.
• Shape and evolve the future of our supply chain capability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Leadership / influencing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

1d ago , from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

• Permanent Full-Time- 38.00 hours per week
• Lead a national network Control Tower, turning real-time inventory visibility into actions for demand, supply & operations
• Salary ranging between $120K-$150K + Super + Salary Packaging and more
• Could be based at any of our Processing Centres in - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth with hybrid work environment

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

This is a pivotal role where you'll bring together people, processes and data to navigate a dynamic operating environment, manage emerging challenges and ensure we continue & successfully maintain daily inventory at national level. The primary purpose of this role is to provide short-term inventory visibility across the business, leading the Control Tower and coordinating the Inventory Response Team to make timely, informed decisions that balance demand and supply.

Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you'll drive operational performance, strengthen collaboration and shape the future of our supply chain capability

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

• A bachelor's degree with minimum eight years' experience in daily operations and/or supply chain management.
• Superior stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across operational teams and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to interpret data, assess inventory positions and make sound evidence-based decisions.
• Professional qualifications in Supply Chain (e.g. APICS) with health sector experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyse problems, anticipate risks and develop practical solutions.
• Experience managing competing priorities and making timely decisions in complex, high-pressure and high-impact situations.
• Exceptional organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy when managing critical operational information.
• Clear, articulate and confident verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to inspire teams and stakeholders, build collaboration and drive accountability for delivery.
• A proactive and forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to anticipate future supply and demand challenges and plan accordingly.

This is permanent full-time opportunity with some flexibility to work from home and can be based at any of our Processing Centres- Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth.

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for either parent
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed.

If this advert is still live, we're still accepting applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as opportunities can progress quickly.

Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at*******@redcrossblood.org.au.To help Sami provide the most relevant information, please include the role title and location in your email. Sami can assist with common recruitment questions, and if your enquiry requires additional support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.