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    Company overview

    Industry

    Healthcare Services

    Primary location

    Level 2, 243 Northbourne Avenue Lyneham ACT 2602 Australia
    The NBA was established by the National Blood Authority Act 2003 (link is external) following the signing of the original National Blood Agreement (see links below) by all state and territory health ministers. The National Blood Agreement sets out the primary and secondary policy objectives of all Australian governments in relation to the Australian blood sector. The Australian Government, and state and territory governments, signed the agreement in 2002 and, in so doing, agreed to implement a coordinated national approach to policy setting, governance and management of the Australian blood sector, including administrative and financial arrangements.Under the agreement, blood products are provided at no direct cost to patients. The blood sector is funded by the Australian Government (63%) and by the states and territories (37%), with the funding provided by each state and territory determined by the quantity of product provided to each particular state and territory.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    3.85 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at National Blood Authority?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the National Blood Authority appreciate working for an organisation with a great purpose, where they can contribute to the community. The supportive culture and focus on employee welfare are highlighted as positives. The small size of the organisation provides opportunities to develop new skills and progress careers. Work-life balance is genuinely supported, with excellent working conditions. Employees also appreciate the great leadership.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as a level of bureaucracy within the organisation. Additionally, the pace of progress on some matters can be gradual. There are also concerns about dealing with substandard contractors that do not deliver benefits.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Supply
    Jul 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    An organisation that cares about the community and it’s people!
    The good thingsGreat to be working in a small agency with a great purpose, where the employees care for each other and the community. Ideal place to progress your career because it’s small size means there are a lot of opportunities to pitch in and develop new skills. Excellent working conditions, where work life balance is genuinely supported.
    The challengesNot too many shops around so it’s important to pack your own lunch.
    2.0
    Withheld
    Dec 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good to learn about blood but don't expect anything startling to happen.
    The good thingsSmallish unit which allowed a lot of interaction.
    The challengesTypical public service mentality of no accountability. Scared of outsiders, wrong people in some jobs.
    3.0
    Information Technology
    Nov 2017
    Was once great, now a bureaucratic behemoth (with only 60 staff)
    The good thingsParking. Weather. View.
    The challengesbureaucratic. Dealing with substandard contractors that deliver no benefit will nil ramifications.
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