DS Session Leader

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood – Caulfield VIC At Lifeblood, our purpose is simple: to give life. Permanent Full-Time opportunity - 76.00 hours per fortnight Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Monday to Sunday Located at various pop up conor centre locations across Melbourne's North West Salary starting from $47+ per hour + Penalties + 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 Melbourne Pop Up Donor Centres. 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 pop up 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 Clinical experience (Preferred) Have a valid drivers licence and access and own vehicle Ability to travel to pop up sites such as: Eltham, Williamstown, Preston, Sunbury, Craigieburn, Sunshine, Melton, Tarneit, and Moonee Ponds 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 the option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment 14 weeks paid parental leave , with no waiting period for either parent Ability to purchase additional annual leave Discounted private health cover with excellent corporate benefits Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms and pools across Australia Employee Assistance Program offering free, 24/7 confidential health, safety and wellbeing support Plus many more benefits Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW Applications close on 15th Dec 2025 We are a 2025 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 Rachel OShea via ******@redcrossblood.org.au. 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. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr