Technician

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted private health cover

Access to gyms and pools

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A national health organization in Western Australia is seeking a Technician for its Scientific & Technical Services team at the Perth Processing Centre. The role focuses on managing stock and supporting Production teams in a regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in stock management, a commitment to continuous improvement, and be effective team players. This fixed-term full-time position offers competitive benefits, including salary packaging and well-being support.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in managing stock levels and handling reagents.
• Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement and growth initiatives.
• Experience in a team environment achieving operational goals.
• Familiarity with regulated production environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support regional Manufacturing teams in stock management and deliveries.
• Work collaboratively with a focus on production support.
• Act with customer focus and employ problem-solving skills.

Skills

Stock management

Continuous improvement

Team player

GMP and GLP principles

Job description

• Join our vibrant Scientific & Technical Services Team
• Fixed Term Full-Timeopportunity - 38.00 hours per week until until 30/09/2026
• Located at Perth Processing Centre,Western Australia
• Salary starting from $80K + Super + Salary Packaging and more

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 Technician to join our Scientific & Technical Services (S&TS) team at Perth Processing Centre. With safety and quality as guiding principles, you will be providing support to the regional Manufacturing teams to handle stock management & deliveries of reagents. Working in a regulated environment, you will act with a customer focus, be collaborative, and employ situational adaptability and problem-solving skills, with a primary focus on supporting the Production teams.

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

• Relevant experience in managing stock levels and handling reagents.
• Have an open-minded approach to your work, with the ability to identify and drive continuous improvement and growthinitiatives across Lifeblood's Production and S&TS functions
• A standout team player who works well in a team environment to achieve shared operational goals
• Experience with operations in a regulated production environment adhering to the principles of GMP and GLP would be advantageous.

This is a Fixed-term full-time opportunity(for 6 months)- 38 hours a week. S&TS department currently operates Monday – Friday and there will be a requirement to satisfy a work roster between 6AM – 6:00PM.

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:

• 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 - no waiting period for either parent
• 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
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

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