Refractory Installation Bricklayer

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 Refractory Installation Bricklayer in our Refractory Service 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.

The Refractory Service team provides a broad range of integrated services including the development, sourcing, installation and delivery of the best refractory solutions for our operations now, and into the future. The team is essential in ensuring the security, reliability and availability of the operational refractory lined units.

In this highly physical role, you’ll join our experienced team of refractory bricklayers and installers and contribute on the delivery of all refractory installation services - including the safety of our people, quality of our refractory materials and the reliability of our installations.

Currently, this role works 7 days a week on a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern, day shift only. You’ll also get access to our Employee Well-Being Program, plus other Company perks and discounts. 

What Will You Do?

As a valued member of our Refractory Services team, you will:

• successfully contribute to a safe working environment, ensuring safety standards are never compromised
• reline ladles and vessels for iron and steel making, using a combination of bricklaying and other refractory installation techniques
• carry out refractory installation and repairs of Blast Furnace troughs
• spray refractory materials using gunning techniques
• learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes with internal and external training

More About You

With an interest in career development, you’ll have opportunity to grow and develop your skills whilst working in a supportive environment and potentially gain experience with leadership opportunities within the service team You will bring:

• a certificate III in Bricklaying

• a commitment to the safety of yourself and others 
• a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a highly physical environment
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success
• developed communication skills - building constructive and effective relationships

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 Wednesday, September 24th 2025.