Trades Jobs in Wollongong City Council, Australia (Now Hiring) — 18 open

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 Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader in our Slabmaking – Steelmaking Asset 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.

At our facility, the process begins with molten iron produced by our Blast Furnace, which is then transferred to our Basic Oxygen Steel Furnace (BOS). There, it is mixed with recycled steel to create molten steel, the molten steel is subsequently transferred to the Steel Treatment section, where its grade is refined to meet customer specifications before being cast into slabs at the Slab Caster. The BOS handles most of the steel processing, while the Steel Treatment section completes the final 10%. From here, the molten steel is poured into slab casters, resulting in a finished slab of steel ready for its next stage.

In this dynamic leadership role you will lead a team focusing on the delivery of Mechanical Maintenance for our Steel Treatment equipment which includes but is not limited to our treatment stations, ladle dryers, scrap coolant plant and surrounding Slabmaking lab equipment. In order to ensure operational productivity and asset management targets are achieved, you’ll provide technical support through the investigation of equipment issues. You’ll manage the team’s success through their performance and productivity to ensure our business plan objectives and targets are continually met – including overseeing external maintenance contractors.

What Will You Do?

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will lead the mechanical maintenance team to maximise equipment uptime and improve plant condition, while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. You will also:

• manage team members in the areas of performance, timekeeping, leave, training and personal development.
• manage plant maintenance activities, including strategy development and optimisations, as well as the planning, organising, execution and review of maintenance.
• manage small-medium capital projects with the assistance of your team, while having input on larger scale capital projects.
• ensure safety standards are adhered to, making suitable changes when risks and opportunities are identified.
• manage maintenance costs.
• supervise maintenance activities and strive for business improvements and manufacturing excellence.
• lead the roll out of digital integration projects.

More About You

As an enthusiastic and motivated leader, you will demonstrate a willingness to develop your team in achieving success. You will bring:  

• a Mechanical trade qualification (preferably advanced diploma) or degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
• competence in the application of maintenance management systems and processes
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• experience working in a similar industry within mechanical maintenance, with a strong focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability  
• experience in maintenance coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external customers
• a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop others to enhance capability

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 Wednesday 26th August 2026.