Job Description

• Focus on the front-end of construction project delivery; working with key stakeholders defining scope, program, risk, budgets, tendering and compliance
• Permanent, full-time position with salary between 100k-140k + super + salary packaging
• Flexible location with hybrid working, Melbourne preferable

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

Reporting to the Design Manager, the Pre‑Construction Project Manager leads front end management, stakeholder engagement and coordination across Lifeblood’s fixed-asset capital works projects. You’ll be focusing on the front-end of construction projects; stakeholder management, defining scope, program, risk, budgets, tendering and compliance to ensure projects are ready for successful handover to construction delivery in live operational environments. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and landlords to translate user requirements into functional, compliant and cost‑effective solutions.

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

• Experience with managing pre‑construction and design activities on complex capital works projects
• Exposure to design coordination within regulated environments such as retail, healthcare, laboratories or manufacturing
• Familiarity with tender activities, budgeting, tendering and capital expenditure reporting
• Experience with navigating BCA requirements, council approvals and planning processes
• Proven ability to engage and manage consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Experience with BIM, CAD or project scheduling tools desirable
• Knowledge of cGMP and TGA‑regulated environments desirable
• Architectural, design and/or project management qualifications highly desirable

Wellbeing & Benefits

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 - 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!

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 Meg on MeHolding@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 Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.