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: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Automation and Test Analyst to design, develop and maintain robust automation frameworks and testing strategies to deliver high-quality, reliable software that supports Lifeblood’s life-saving work.
Reporting to the Test Lead, you’ll join a supportive team of Software Automation Analysts, particularly in the areas of testing tools and testing automation, to enhance our testing tools, frameworks, and automation practices. This role provides high-level thought and technical leadership for test automation activities/processes, test automation tools, DevOps practices, and programming skills in at least one language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, .NET, Java, or Python.
You’ll also play a key role in guiding best practice, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating closely with Business Analysts, Validation and Application Specialists to plan and execute system testing. Together with business stakeholders, you’ll support user acceptance testing.
If you’re driven by purpose, enjoy solving challenges, and want to help create technology that truly makes a difference, we’d love to have you on the team.
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a hybrid work model rotating between WFH and our Melbourne Processing Centre. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you.
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.
Excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria of the role? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities.
Next steps
When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can.
We are a 2026 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.
If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.
If you require any adjustments to feel more supported during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.
For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Rich on rwilkes@redcrossblood.org.au
**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online
This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is a division of the Australian Red Cross. We’re an organisation committed to providing life-giving essence to support the everyday well-being of all Australians.
We’ll always be there for Australia. Not just by giving blood, but through our clinical excellence, commitment to education and our ongoing investment in research and development. We’re a team of experts who deliver safe, high quality products time and time again. We work tirelessly to develop innovative solutions; whether it be for blood, organ matching, tissue typing or donated breast milk. We’re here to support all Australians — from the youngest to the most vulnerable —when they need us.
We’re united through the power of humanity to build a healthier nation.
What we do is only possible through the generous donations of almost half a million unpaid voluntary donors.
They’re incredible. They’re indispensable. Without them, we can’t deliver the essential services critical to the health of Australians.
