Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

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

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.

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Team Leader in our Hot Mills Engineering 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

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to expand your skills in managing a team of Mechanical Engineers and Drafters while overseeing a portfolio of projects all the way through concept to execution across key plant areas. You will play a crucial role in project evaluation and implementation as well as coordinating the teams technical support of the wide range of existing equipment.

Whether youre local to the Illawarra looking to avoid the Sydney traffic or considering a move interstate BlueScope offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a well-established culture that drives some of the highest employee retention rates in the market a workplace where your professional journey is both rewarding and exciting.

What Will You Do

In this role youll deliver high-quality solutions to enhance asset performance focusing on continuous improvement outcomes to drive better operational practices site development and safety outcomes. You will also:

• lead and provide high level technical direction and support to the mechanical engineering team and to Hot Mills operations.
• manage the workload of the mechanical team supporting Hot Mills including the drafting team.
• provide engineering support for the day-to-day operations of the plant.
• lead and deliver mechanical and at times multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• keep abreast of appropriate leading-edge solutions & opportunities in your field of expertise sharing this knowledge with the mechanical engineering team.

More About You

You will possess natural leadership abilities and a strong passion for investigation and problem-solving consistently driving results-oriented outcomes and an ability to manage and coordinate a range of work addition you will bring:

• degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
• engineering experience in a heavy industry environment
• experience in managing multi-disciplined projects
• leadership experience in an industrial workplace
• experience in developing and promoting capital management practices
• experience in 3D modelling applications

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 11th August 2025.