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Nursing Assistant - Strathpine Donor Centre


Company : Australian Red Cross Lifeblood


Location : Strathpine, Queensland


Created : 2025-11-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Search suburb or city: Strathpine, QLD, AU, 4500 Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 60.00 hours per fortnight over 9-10 shifts Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at Strathpine Donor Centre, Queensland Salary starting from $33.12 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging and more Explore lifegiving possibilities Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, its an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: lifegiving donations for lifechanging outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood. About the role Step into a rewarding role as a Nursing Assistant where you will bring excellent customerfacing skills and a genuine passion to deliver an exceptional service to our donors. You will play a key role in supporting our donors through their donation process. Full training is provided so, along with the above, all you need is the curiosity and motivation to learn the process of collecting blood and biological product. A day in the centre could see you: Greet and interview potential donors to assess their eligibility and suitability to donate Create a donor experience theyll love and want to come back. Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests Set up machines and collections equipment Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets Monitor donors postdonation and assist them with rebooking their next donation Work collaboratively to achieve collection targets No previous blood collection experience is required. Our paid training program blends handson practice with online learning to set you up for success. Whats essential is your passion for delivering an exceptional donor experience, supported by proven customerfacing experience that you can draw on in every interaction. Your skills in action will include: Apply your customerfacing experience to create positive, welcoming interactions Be comfortable with needles and blood/biological materials Occasionally lift between 9-22.7 kgs Support and foster a fantastic team culture Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts Benefits and Wellbeing We place our employees wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australias menopausefriendly 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: Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks) 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 Our dedicated employee assistance program Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone Plus, many more! Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! Applications close on 17 November at 11:59pm We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. Youll 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 Doviat at [email protected]. If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ''s, please click here. Applicable state regulations and interests apply; this vacancy is being managed directly by Lifebloods Talent Acquisition team. We wont accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion. #J-18808-Ljbffr