Primary EMS Rollout Project Coordinator

- Fixed Term Full-Time - 38.00 hours per week for a year

- Coordinate end-to-end project activities for the successful rollout of our new Environmental Monitoring System

- Salary ranging between $100K -$120K + Super + Salary Packaging and more

- Could be based at any of our Processing Centres in – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth with hybrid work environment

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 are seeking Primary EMS Rollout Project Coordinator to coordinate national project and change management activities for the for the Primary Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) Rollout project ensuring project management and change control aligned with standard practice at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.Project activities include the replacement of the current Primary EMS; the introduction of new EMS features, including structured roles and alarm management; reimplementation of previously descoped Primary EMS monitoring functions in alternative systems; and design and development of a new national EMS support structure.

A day in the role will see you:

- Scoping, planning and implementing national change activities arising from project deliverables.

- Serve as a subject matter expert on Lifeblood’s change management processes, procedures and policies.

- Prepare and execute validation and verification protocols, along with associated reports, for systems, equipment and assays requiring registration and implementation.

- Engage and collaborate with internal & external stakeholders throughout the planning and implementation of project changes, clearly communicating project decisions, impacts and implementation schedules.

- Develop, implement and review Lifeblood’s manufacturing and operational documentation.

- Coordinate the national rollout and implementation of approved changes.

- Identify and escalate change barriers and project risks to support timely resolution.

- Prepare impact assessments and change management documentation in accordance with Lifeblood’s national policies.

- Deliver assigned work within agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

- Report significant project impacts to the Planning and Technical Systems Manager and act as their delegate when required.

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

- A relevant qualification in science, engineering or a related technical discipline.

- Broad knowledge of processes including temperature mapping processes, systems and operational environments, supported by a strong understanding of change management principles.

- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and reviewing operational documentation for national change initiatives.

- Sound knowledge of computerised system validation principles and practices.

- Demonstrated ability to build effective internal networks and manage multiple stakeholders.

- Knowledge of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Code of Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Council of Europe requirements for the preparation, use and quality assurance of blood components (COE) is desirable.

- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

- Knowledge of metrology and calibration in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and related standards would be highly regarded.

- Willingness and ability to travel nationally across Lifeblood’s 11 sites.

This is a fixed-term fulltime opportunity for a year with some flexibility to work from home and can be based at any of our Processing Centres- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.

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!

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