Materials Evaluation Metallurgist

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 Product Prototyping and Evaluation team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility are looking for a Materials Evaluation Metallurgist to join the team

The Australian Steel Products portfolio has 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 essential role, you will work with our existing products and new product developments through continued technical assessments, guidance and support. This hands-on role will assist in the delivery of breakthrough improvement outcomes through testing, extensive evaluation and analysis of results.  Within this role, you will gain exposure to, and experience across, a wide range of business functions including technical, operational, project, administrative and systems.

This role works Monday to Friday. BlueScope offers long term job security, market leading superannuation arrangements, opportunities for personal development, work-life flexibility, and participation in our generous profit-share (annual bonus) program.

What Will You Do?

Ensuring the compliance of our new and existing products to their key value propositions, you will resolve issues and identify opportunities through thorough evaluation and testing. You will also:

• successfully contribute to a safe working environment
• conduct laboratory-based testing with our products
• prepare and conduct performance assessments and testing of our products
• analyse and evaluate your findings and contribute to enhancing our product technology and quality
• develop, maintain and enhance relationships with external and internal customers 

 More About You

You will bring your passion and commitment to technical expertise, attention to detail, problem solving skills and your commitment to safety, quality and innovation. You will bring:

• tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Science or relevant industry experience
• knowledge of laboratory operation, systems and documentation including safety and quality
• experience in designing and executing experiments, and recording your findings
• a technical acumen with the ability to translate technical information into value-add business outcomes with the ability to present and communicate your results
• exposure or knowledge of surface metrology, mechanical testing, welding, steel, metallic-coated steel, or pre-painted products

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 Friday, 29th August 2025.