Machinist

GFG Alliance; Whyalla; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the historic Whyalla Steelworks, where you can contribute to sustainable infrastructure and innovative steel solutions. With a commitment to work-life balance and continuous learning, this dynamic environment encourages personal and professional growth. Be part of a team that values diversity and is dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Explore limitless possibilities in a workplace that nurtures passion and purpose.

Benefits

Generous parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Employee Benefits Program

Corporate rates for private health insurance

Job description

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Below are some of our key benefits available to all employees. Additional benefits may depend on your role or site.

Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for employees who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during unpaid parental leave (limitations apply).

Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years of continuous service.

Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE) offers discounts on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation, and more for you and your friends and family.

Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance provides discounted coverage for employees.

About Us

Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, about 400km from Adelaide. The facility includes ironmaking, steelmaking, and rolling-mill operations, and is Australia's only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products, supporting infrastructure like rail. It is also planning to build a green steel facility with Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron, fed by natural gas and hydrogen, as part of GFG's goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Why work here?

We offer more than a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that reflect our commitment:

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in pursuing a sustainable future and contributing to nation-building infrastructure while protecting the environment. Celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, and value unique perspectives.
• Work well - live better: We support work-life balance, valuing your well-being and family, fostering a culture where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Build your own future: Grow every day, take charge of your development, and unlock your potential in a culture that encourages continuous learning and limitless possibilities.

We invite you to build your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, well-being is nurtured, and opportunities are in your hands.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, genders, orientations, ages, and abilities to apply. Your diversity strengthens us in creating sustainable, innovative steel solutions for Australia's future.

We are a 2025Circle Back Initiative Employer — committed to responding to every applicant.