Senior Painted Product Specialist

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

The PI&T Team seek a Senior Painted Product Specialist to join the team and support the assessment and development of advanced coil coatings.

BlueScopes Product Innovation & Technology (PI&T) team is at the forefront of developing the next generation of steel and coating solutions for Australian and global markets. Bringing together expertise in research product development engineering materials science and customer-led innovation the PI&T team transforms ideas into commercially successful products that deliver value for customers and support a more sustainable future.

This role will suit a technically curious coatings or materials specialist who enjoys experimental work and thrives in a laboratory environment. Youll be responsible for assessing the performance of advanced coating systems through a combination of sample preparation testing analysis and investigation developing a deep understanding of coating durability application behaviour and long-term product performance. Your work will provide critical evidence to support technology development and future commercialisation activities.

What Will You Do

As the SME you will;

• Conduct laboratory-based evaluation of coil coating technologies and painted product systems
• Develop refine and implement assessment methodologies tailored to new coating technologies
• Investigate coating durability product risks and performance characteristics prior to scale-up trials
• Assess paint systems holistically considering the interaction of primers topcoats overlays and emerging coating technologies
• Support investigations into coating application curing behaviour gloss control and process development activities
• Collaborate with product application teams durability specialists and technical project stakeholders

More About You

You are a technically minded professional who enjoys laboratory experimentation and turning data into insights. You will bring;

• Experience working with coated products paint systems polymers materials science or related technologies
• Experience evaluating performance characteristics of painted or coated products
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across technical teams and contribute to multidisciplinary research programs
• Qualifications in Materials Science Polymer Science Chemistry Engineering or a related discipline

Why BlueScope

As were 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 youll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities tobuild skills specificto your role andaspirationsour lifelong learningculturewill 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 others 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. Were 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. Were 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  us creating strength for the future.

Applications close Wednesday 9th September 2026. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time