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 Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Chemical Analyst in our Slabmaking Technology 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.
As a key member of a highly skilled and collaborative team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service by providing high-quality sample results to our production team and key stakeholders. You'll be troubleshooting and resolving instrument issues and ensuring the reliability of our testing processes. You will leverage advanced techniques, including OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy), XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence), heat, mass and oven analysis, as well as wet chemistry methods.
Joining an established, professional team, you will work on a rotating 12-hour shift roster (2 days/2 nights – 4 off), Monday through Sunday. As this this is a steel production laboratory and operates 24x7, some of these tasks are time-critical.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and excellent opportunities for career development and growth.
What Will You Do?
In this role, you will perform chemical analysis of steel, slags, metal coatings, iron ores, limestone and other raw materials to enable conversion of iron ore to steel. You'll
* check samples supplied for quality and integrity
* prepare samples to a defined standard to ensure accuracy of results
* perform various analysis routines, validating results based on analysis process limits
* conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment required for sampling, sample preparation and analysis and take any necessary corrective actions
* prepare solutions and standards required for both sampling and chemical analysis
* proactively identify opportunities to improve and streamline our procedures or testing
More About You
With an interest and chemical laboratory environments, you bring both technical expertise and growth mindset qualities to the role, to build your capability and the wider team. Your qualifications and experience include:
* familiarity with computing data management and control
* familiarity with automation
* diligence in attention to detail to ensure all analyses are performed according to the approved procedure, ensuring accuracy and precision of the results
* a proven ability to balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure quality results support production objectives
* a commitment to delivering precise, high-quality analyses that contribute to the production of top-tier steel and product
Why BlueScope
As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you'll:
* Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.
* Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
* Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.
* 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.
At BlueScope, we offer work‐life flexibility through our B‐flex program. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. 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.
Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 Thursday, 26th March 2026.
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