

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