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 Lysaght business is looking for a Maintenance Manager to join the Maintenance team based in Townsville, QLD. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

In this critical, hands-on role, you will ensure equipment performance is reliable and cost effective, strengthening our ability to safely achieve our manufacturing plan and strategies through your leadership of the maintenance team.

You’ll have the opportunity to join us at a time when we are on the trajectory of growth when it comes to investing in new technologies. Your guidance and support will continue to enable the successful delivery of our maintenance priorities across safety and environment, people and leadership, customer satisfaction, maintenance strategy & planning, and manufacturing excellence.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of our regional sites within North Queensland and the Northern Territory (NQ/NT), and frequent travel throughout the region is an important part of this role.

What Will You Do?

Leading a small team, you will be the subject matter expert for equipment and maintenance. Your responsibilities will include:

• maintain and manage the assets to maximise availability and reliability and to meet statutory requirements in a cost-efficient manner
• address and resolve machine breakdowns promptly and efficiently with a heightened sense of urgency
• develop and execute whole of life asset plans and strategies for all equipment across the region
• ensure the well-planned and timely coordination of shutdowns for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• champion a safety culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, defining roles and responsibilities, and holding team members to high standards

More About You

You will bring leadership experience or capability as well as experience working within a maintenance function of a manufacturing or heavy industry environment. Your dedication to safety combined with an ability to lead, motivate and develop others will support your success in this role.

You will also have:

• Mechanical Trade qualifications
• good communication and influencing skills to deliver outcomes through others
• demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes
• a proven ability to make decisions with consideration to business commercial interests
• a natural curiosity to keep learning about advancements in maintenance practices and technologies

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.​

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 4 February 2026