
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
Reporting to the Lead Medical Officer and as part of a national Medical Officer team, this opportunity combines office, donor centre, and home-based work. The successful candidate must be available to attend the office and donor centres regularly (each week). This exciting role is responsible for providing medical guidance to optimise donor, recipient and blood component safety, in conjunction with medical specialists within Lifeblood. A portion of the work is provided via a rostered telephone advisory line. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekend shifts will be required following a training period. There will also be the opportunity to participate in research to support medical policy development.
The role works closely with medical specialists, nurses and administrative staff and liaises with scientists and other technical staff.
Please note this role offers flexible working hours including evenings, on-call and weekend shifts will be required following a training period. There will also be the opportunity to participate in research to support medical policy development.
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
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:
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
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. 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 Svet Subotic on ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition 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.