Session Leader - Civic

About the role

* **Fixed Term Part\-Time opportunity \- 50\-70 hours per fortnight until May 2027** * **Varied shifts across a rotating roster \- Monday to Sunday** * **Located at Canberra Plasma Only DC** **Donor Centre, Aust. Capital Territory \+ our Mobile Unit** * **Salary starting from $47\.01 per hour \+ Penalties (if applicable) \+ Super \+ Salary Packaging and more**

**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**

We’re currently seeking a Session Leader to join our team at the Canberra Plasma Only DC Donor Centre. Reporting to the Donor Centre Manager, you’ll provide operational oversight to ensure that the end\-to\-end donation experience runs efficiently with no compromise on quality or safety.

As a Session Leader, you’ll provide direction, inspiration and support for your team to achieve common goals and foster team effectiveness, as well as managing tough issues with respect. You’ll value self\-awareness and reflect on your own strengths and areas for development, making you an even stronger leader. A day in the centre could see you:

* Deliver a supportive and safe experience to our amazing donors * Develop and coach teams * Physically insert and remove needles to collect donations * Act as the first point of contact for any complex donor assessments * Provide clinical oversight to team to ensure phlebotomy success * Show pride in upholding our high safety and quality standards

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

* Leadership experience with the ability to coach and provide performance feedback * Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build a warm connection with donors * Collaborative nature with a strong sense of teamwork * Digital and technical aptitude

To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here: Find a donor centre near you \| Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

**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:

* 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 * Ability to purchase additional annual leave * Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit * Discounted access to 1,430\+ gyms \& pools all over Australia * Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support * 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.

Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team.

**Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address.**

*This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.*