The National Blood Authority (NBA) is a statutory agency within the Australian Government Health portfolio, established by the National Blood Authority Act 2003 to manage and coordinate arrangements for the supply of blood and blood products and services on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments.
Employees are engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 (the Act). Terms and conditions are provided through an Enterprise Agreement. On 1 March 2024, NBA employees agreed to the proposed National Blood Authority Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027. This Agreement is currently awaiting approval by the Fair Work Commission. New pay rates apply from 14 March 2024. Until the new Agreement is approved by the Fair Work Commission, other terms and conditions are provided through the National Blood Authority Enterprise Agreement 2015-2018. You can download relevant documents here:
- Proposed NBA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 (pdf)
- NBA Enterprise Agreement 2015-2018 (pdf)
- New NBA pay rates
The NBA is a small agency which employs approximately 75 staff and is located in Canberra.
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- How to Apply for a Position - Instructions on application processes at the NBA.
- Benefits of Working for the NBA - The NBA provides a range of benefits to its employees including competitive salaries as well as policies and practices that support work-life balance.
- Eligibility Requirements - Find out about the requirements needed for permanent or temporary employment at the NBA.
- Temporary Employment Register - Apply to be placed on the NBA's register for full or part-time work.
- NBA Application Cover Sheet (doc)- Complete cover sheet (either in Word or PDF) when submitting your job application.
- NBA Application Cover-Sheet (pdf)- Complete cover sheet (either in Word or PDF) when submitting your job application.