Senior Lead - Workplace and Organisation Partnerships

 

• Drive regional partnership performance through coaching, strategy and data‑led action 

• Senior, purpose-driven leadership role with tangible community impact

• Flexible location with hybrid working – salary from $120,697  + superannuation + salary packaging     

   

Discover life-giving possibilities     

We’re looking for a Senior Lead Workplace & Organisation Partnerships to lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team of workplace engagement specialists. This role plays a pivotal part in driving regional growth, strengthening donor ecosystems and ensuring workplaces translate intent into real, life‑saving action. 

This is a senior, people‑led role for an experienced leader who enjoys developing capability, driving performance and creating the conditions for teams to succeed. You’ll lead a large, diverse team (10–20) across acquisition, workplace penetration, activation and administration; ensuring strong execution, consistent standards and meaningful outcomes. 

You’ll balance coaching and performance leadership with strategic thinking, using data and insight to guide priorities, uplift capability and remove barriers. You’ll also play a key role in supporting new donor centres by building strong workplace ecosystems in surrounding catchments and driving appointment attendance and fulfilment. 

 

Key responsibilities   

• Lead and develop a high‑performing regional team across acquisition, engagement and retention 

• Coach and mentor team members to build confidence, capability and accountability 

• Drive regional performance against KPIs including collections captured, appointments secured and attended 

• Embed best‑practice account management, activation planning and stakeholder engagement 

• Use data, dashboards and CRM insights to support evidence‑based coaching and decision‑making 

• Support new donor centre readiness by building strong workplace and community pipelines 

• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture grounded in psychological safety and continuous improvement 

• Maintain high standards of data hygiene, compliance and reporting 

• Collaborate with Partnerships leadership, CX&G and wider Lifeblood stakeholders to deliver cohesive outcomes 

• Manage budgets responsibly and align resourcing to strategic priorities 

 

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

• Demonstrated leadership experience in partnerships, sales, community engagement or similar environments 

• Strong capability leading and coaching large, diverse teams 

• Experience driving growth or participation through programs or campaigns 

• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to guide performance and development 

• Confidence engaging senior leaders, workplace champions and community stakeholders 

• Strong planning, prioritisation and decision‑making skills 

• A genuine passion for public health, community impact and purpose‑led work  

 

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!    

   

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

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In the mean time if you have questions about this role, or need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Our AI careers assistant can help with common questions and connect you with our Talent Acquisition team if required.  

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.