Scheduler Programmer

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe successful and well. Were leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society today and in the future. Were proud of brands like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

If you like working out how things fit together planning the best way forward and being the person others rely on to keep things moving this could be a great next step.

BlueScope Distribution is looking for a Scheduler / Programmer to join the Albury team. BlueScope Distribution is a single-source provider of product processing and service solutions in steel and aluminium product. The business supports customers in a variety of industries and works with them to help deliver projects on time and to specification. BlueScope Distribution supports its customers by helping them find the freedom to do what they do best.

At our BlueScope Distribution site in Albury we run a specialist plasma beamline that processes structural steel for customers building sheds bridges concrete moulds platforms and a whole bunch of other projects across the region. The machine is impressive but the real skill sits in the thinking behind it: understanding the drawings preparing the work properly planning the schedule and making smart decisions that help the team deliver safely and efficiently.

This opportunity would suit someone who has worked around machinery production fabrication warehousing drafting scheduling or hands-on operations and is ready to step into a role with more planning ownership and influence. You dont need to have done this exact job before. If youre curious organised practical and willing to learn we can teach the technical parts.

What Will You Do

Youll start by learning the machine and how the team works. From there your role will move into the planning and programming side where youll spend most of your time preparing jobs scheduling work and helping the machine run smoothly. Youll:

• interpret customer drawings and prepare files for the plasma beamline
• work with account managers to prepare quotes for business customers
• plan the daily and forward schedule for machine work
• prioritise orders and group similar materials to reduce downtime and keep production flowing
• spot issues before they reach the floor such as tricky cuts short parts or jobs that need a different approach
• build strong working relationships with internal teams and external customers
• help set the pace for a small team that takes pride in getting the work right

More About You

Youre someone who notices what needs doing asks good questions thinks ahead and works well with addition you:

• enjoy understanding how things work and figuring out the why
• can read follow or make sense of drawings measurements plans or technical information
• are calm when plans change and can reset priorities when needed
• take pride in keeping work organised and moving and enjoy helping your team when needed
• are comfortable moving between the office the machine and the warehouse floor
• bring a practical mindset a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• interested in developing knowledge in plasma machinery CAD steel fabrication scheduling and production planning

What We Offer

This is a rare chance to build a specialised skill set around a sophisticated 6-axis plasma beamline while being supported by people who know the machine well and want to see you succeed. For the right person this can be a pathway into greater responsibility broader business understanding and future opportunities within the business. Youll also enjoy:

• a stable and permanent full-time role based at our Albury site
• hands-on training and mentoring from experienced team members
• a small supportive team where your contribution is truly valued
• a mix of practical machine knowledge office-based planning and customer-focused work
• stable Monday to Friday hours 8.00am to 4.00pm with some flexibility around start and finish times
• access to BlueScope benefits including Fitness Passport EAP and discounts on a range of partner products across health technology transport and more
• career development opportunities within a large Australian business

Why BlueScope

As were 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 youll:

• 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 others 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. 

Were 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. Were 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.

Its 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 us creating strength for the future.

Applications close Friday 21 August 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time