Job Description

• Lead the financial analysis, insights, and benefits realisation activities across Lifeblood’s portfolio of projects and asset-related activities

• Salary between 137-154k + superannuation + salary packaging

• Full time and permanent role, with flexible location

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 Director - Strategic Investments & Asset Management, you’ll lead the financial analysis, benefits realisation and strategic insight activities across Lifeblood’s portfolio of projects and asset‑ related investments. You will embed the Benefits Realisation Management (BRM) Framework across the organisation, supporting project teams to define, track and report benefits aligned to strategic objectives, while delivering high‑ quality portfolio‑ level insights and reporting to Executive and Board stakeholders. The role also contributes to business planning, supports investment prioritisation, and leads initiatives to strengthen reporting capability, automation and AI‑ readiness across the Strategic Investments & Asset Management function.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the embedding of the Benefits Realisation Management (BRM) Framework across project and asset portfolios

• Partner with project teams to define, baseline and monitor benefits through the investment lifecycle

• Prepare high‑ quality financial analysis, insights and reporting for Executive and Board papers

• Consolidate financial and benefits information to support annual and long‑ term capital and business planning

• Lead preparation of reporting and analysis for the Cost Model Working Group, including benchmarking insights

• Provide expert financial and benefits advice to senior leaders and project stakeholders

• Drive continuous improvement through process automation, improved reporting and AI‑ readiness initiatives

• Develop training, guidance and tools to uplift benefits realisation capability across the organisation

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

• CPA or CA qualified, with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline

• Strong experience (5+ years) in financial analysis or accounting within a large, complex organisation

• Proven ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders

• Experience embedding frameworks, governance or assurance processes across portfolios or programs

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience training or coaching non‑ finance stakeholders

• Commercially astute, detail‑ driven and motivated to drive 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! 

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.