Surface Treatment 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

Our Port Kembla Innovation team is looking for a Surface Treatment Specialist in our Product Innovation and Technology team based in Port Kembla.

In this specialised role youll bring your knowledge in specialist fields such as corrosion dynamics chemistry metallography and electrochemistry to conduct advanced investigative and analytical studies of our premium coated products such as ZINCALUME TRUECORE GALVASPAN steel and DECKFORM steel.  Youll work in both laboratory and operational settings - being hands-on with experimental design execution of experimental programs interpretation of experimental data and the development of physical models to evaluate surface interactions across weathering and built environments.  Youll be engaged in a suite of interesting and challenging investigations from prototyping new products to improving manufacturing efficiencies whilst making our high-quality products more durable and technologically sophisticated.   

We dont expect you to know everything from your first day! Working collaboratively with a supportive cross-functional team youll have access to industry experts who are invested in your success.  When you join our team we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider other health and well-being programs and flexibility with work hours working Monday to Friday.

What Will You Do

You will continue to develop your fundamental chemistry knowledge of surface treatments for metallic coatings by:

• working safely with chemicals in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
• developing and delivering experimental plans for laboratory evaluation of surface treatments for metallic coated steel
• progressing successful laboratory surface treatments to proof-of-concept prototypes experiments and subsequent manufacturing trials
• developing physical models to describe the chemistry and formation mechanism of protective coatings
• developing and maintaining a current knowledge of corrosion protection and other treatments for metallic coatings used in the global industry

More About You

You will bring your continuous drive for quality and innovation combined with your hands-on laboratory experience and your ability to analyse and interpret technical data. You will also bring:

• a bachelors degree in either science (chemistry or materials) or engineering (chemical or materials)
• knowledge and experience of laboratory equipment and processes including quality management principles with a focus on laboratory operations
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater teams success

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 Monday 9th June 2025.