Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Senior DevOps Engineer

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood  •  West Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Design and deliver cloud infrastructure that supports life-saving healthcare services
  • Salary between 130k-150k base + superannuation + salary packaging

  • Permanent position, flexible location with remote working

About the role

We’re looking or a Senior DevOps Engineer to play a key role in building and maintaining the cloud platforms that underpin life-saving services. Working as part of our broader DevOps System Engineering team, you’ll design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and automation that keeps our systems running reliably. Your work will directly support clinicians, patients and donors across Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions in AWS using Terraform

  • Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and improve reliability

  • Work across infrastructure, integration, middleware and data layers

  • Drive DevOps best practice, standards and continuous improvement

  • Contribute to technology roadmaps and uplift platform capability

  • Build strong relationships with ICT, Cyber, Data and Architecture teams

  • Mentor engineers and contribute to the DevOps community of practice

  • Manage cloud usage and optimise cost without compromising performance

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

  • Strong experience in AWS cloud environments

  • Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

  • Solid Linux and scripting experience

  • Experience with Python, Node.js or similar

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability

  • Experience working in DevOps, Agile or iterative delivery environments

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly

  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement 

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!   

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed.

In the mean time if you have questions about this role, or need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@redcrossblood.org.au Our AI careers assistant can help with common questions and connect you with our Talent Acquisition team if required.

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted

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

About Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

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.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
West Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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