Job Description
BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.
The Opportunity
Our Hot Strip Mill team is looking for a Maintenance Shift Team Leader to join the team based in Port Kembla! As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in leading shift-based maintenance ensuring equipment performance and plant availability are optimised. You’ll work closely with operations and maintenance teams to deliver safe and efficient and outcomes.
This is a permanent opportunity, working a 7-day rotating roster across 12-hour day and night shifts.
What Will You Do?
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
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lead and support shift maintenance to achieve business targets and maintain operational performance
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ensure safety standards are never compromised, proactively identifying and addressing risks and opportunities
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coordinate and supervise maintenance activities to ensure production is delivered safely, efficiently and within standards
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collaborate closely with maintenance, operations and planning teams to ensure effective work scheduling and resource allocation
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drive a proactive maintenance approach by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices and asset performance
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coach, mentor and develop team members to build technical capability, accountability and team performance
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there will be times when this role will lead and support both operations and maintenance teams to achieve business targets and maintain operational performance
More About You
As an enthusiastic and capable leader, you will bring a genuine commitment to team success, safety and operational excellence. You will also have:
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demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment
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a strong safety-first mindset, with a commitment to the care and wellbeing of yourself and others
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tertiary qualifications in engineering (mechanical or electrical or operational) will be highly regarded’
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sound decision-making skills and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment
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strong communication skills with the ability to translate business objectives into clear priorities and actions for your team
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a focus on continuous improvement and achieving sustainable outcomes
Why BlueScope
As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:
- Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
- Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.
It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”
Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers
Join us, creating strength for the future.
Applications close Monday, 13th July 2026.
