Senior Product Metallurgist -Newcastle

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild business.

Reporting to the Rod Mill Technical and Warehouse Superintendent and based at our Newcastle site. you will play a significant part in the Rod Mill Technical Team to ensure all critical issues are addressed in a timely manner to create a sustainable business capable of meeting our promise to customers.

The role of the Senior Product Metallurgist is accountable for developing, maintaining and improving product quality systems including measurement and inspection processes whilst aiding in the management of process control, driving improvement in cost & quality.

What you will be doing:

• Take a lead role in developing clear directions, specifications and procedures to enable sustainable quality performance and control of the manufacturing process.


• Act as the voice of the customer across the business and manage investigations into customer complaints.


• Implementing and monitoring measures of key process variables and product characteristics whilst providing analysis and systems to enable operations to deliver quality product to our customers.


• Ensure process control and inspection systems are effectively deployed, providing accurate data for effective analysis and quality product outcomes.


• Good communication skills between all levels of business.


• Provide leadership in the area of safety throughout the daily interactions within the plant and personnel to work towards true interdependent safety behaviour.
  
  

You will be rewarded with:

• Team environment with strong safety culture


• Free on-site parking


• Permanent, full-time hours with job security

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)


• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family


• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
  
  

What you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Material Science.


• Experience in heavy manufacturing technical development / project execution at management level


• Previous and significant experience product quality management.


• Strong understanding of the steelmaking and rolling mill processes.


• Previous experience in Wire Rod Mills will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.

Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.

Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild manufactures steel using recycled scrap through our electric arc furnace network in Victoria and New South Wales.

Our integrated model, from recycling to rolling, supports consistent quality, supply reliability and the development of lower embodied carbon steel solutions for Australia’s construction industry.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

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