Senior Technician – Testing

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

. Oversee the Testing team's compliance with standard operating procedures .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWest Melbourne • AustraliaSenior💰 A$80,000 - A$95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing compliance with standard operating procedures and maintaining quality control measures within the Testing team. Capable of providing training and coaching to enhance team capabilities while ensuring adherence to established procedures and timelines.

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Compliance OversightWorkplace TrainingQuality Control MeasuresBlood Screening Laboratory ProceduresLean Continuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Standard Operating ProceduresSample InvestigationsRoutine Screening TestsQuality SystemsStandardized Work Processes

Soft Skills

CoachingKnowledge SharingTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in Related Discipline

Industry Keywords

Testing TeamProduction SchedulesContinuous ImprovementRapid Improvement EventsAnomaly Escalation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the Testing team's compliance with standard operating procedures
Correct deviations from standard work practices or the work schedule
Perform sample investigations off-track and routine screening tests within agreed timeframes and defined procedures
Review and approve routine screening results within agreed timeframes
Escalate anomalies according to procedure
Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) processes
Build team members' capability through knowledge sharing, expertise, education, and training
Monitor and oversee the Testing team's progress against production and work schedules
Maintain standard work processes and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum qualification of a Diploma in a related discipline is essential
Demonstrated experience in providing workplace training and coaching to team members
Ability to perform standardised work processes within the Testing team within established procedures and agreed time frames
Demonstrated commitment to quality systems, quality control measures, and application
Experience in blood screening laboratory procedures, processes, and testing is desired but unnecessary
Ability to work a rotating schedule between 5:30 AM and 11:00 PM, including weekends and public holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 for either parent
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Discounted private health cover with corporate benefit
Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms and pools across Australia
Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
Salary penalties, if applicable
Superannuation