Medical Officer

• Provide expert clinical guidance while supporting donor and recipient safety
• Fixed-term full-time opportunity until May 2027
• Salary starting from $215K + Super + Salary Packaging and more
• National role - Preferred location QLD, however will consider other locations. Offering WFH + Processing Centre

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  

Reporting to the Lead Medical Officer and as part of a national Medical Officer team, this opportunity combines office, donor centre, and home-based work. The successful candidate must be available to attend the office and donor centres regularly (each week). This exciting role is responsible for providing medical guidance to optimise donor, recipient and blood component safety, in conjunction with medical specialists within Lifeblood. A portion of the work is provided via a rostered telephone advisory line. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekend shifts will be required following a training period. There will also be the opportunity to participate in research to support medical policy development.

The role works closely with medical specialists, nurses and administrative staff and liaises with scientists and other technical staff.

Please note this role offers flexible working hours including evenings, on-call and weekend shifts will be required following a training period. There will also be the opportunity to participate in research to support medical policy development.

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

• Medical degree
• At least 2 years’ clinical experience
• Current full registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate clearly and effectively with all internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and in diverse cross functional teams
• High level of competence in use of information technology, including MS Office, and ability to rapidly acquire proficiency in use of Blood Service databases, use of telephony related applications, and utilisation of the Blood Service intranet.

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:

• 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. 

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 *******@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.