Stack Testing Support Officer

BlueScope Steel Limited; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope Steel Limited is seeking a Stack Testing Support Officer for our Port Kembla facility. This full-time, 14-month fixed-term contract involves collecting, preparing and testing environmental and process control samples to support air quality and analytical chemistry operations.

You will participate in continuous improvement, maintain sampling quality, and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality results while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Science, Chemistry, Environmental or related discipline or experience in a similar environment.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of self and others.
• Proficiency in data reviewing software and associated equipment.
• Sense of urgency when prioritising tasks to meet production requirements.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to building constructive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sampling glassware and equipment per established procedures.
• Ensure sampling quality to guarantee accuracy of results.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on sampling and analysis equipment; take corrective actions.
• Prepare solutions and standards for sampling and chemical analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline procedures or testing.
• Help improve work and safety standards and environmental systems.

Skills

Data reviewing software

Attention to detail

Task prioritisation

Relationship building

Education

Science/Chemistry/Environmental discipline or related

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Air Quality and Analytical Chemistry team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Stack Testing Support Officer to join them! 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.

The Air Quality and Analytical Chemistry team are responsible for all areas of environmental sample testing management at the Port Kembla manufacturing facility. In this essential role, you’ll collect, prepare and test environmental and process control samples. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service by completing analyses, providing high quality samples, results and resolving instrumental issues.

This opportunity is a full-time, 14-month fixed term contract. When you join our team, we offer access to our Employee Assistance Program.

What Will You Do?

You will actively participate in providing continuous improvement and outstanding services within the Laboratory’s Air Quality and Analytical Chemistry team. You will be responsible for:

• Prepare sampling glassware and equipment in accordance to established procedures
• ensure sampling is of high quality to ensure accuracy of results
• conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment required for sampling, sample preparation and analysis and take any necessary corrective actions
• prepare solutions and standards required for both sampling and chemical analysis
• proactively identify opportunities to improve and streamline our procedures or testing
• assist with improving work and safety standards and environmental systems by developing new practices and procedures

More About You

With your analytical and high attention to detail, you will be comfortable working outdoors and at heights. You’ll bring:

• either qualifications in Science, Chemistry, Environmental or related discipline or experience working in a similar environment
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• a demonstrated proficiency in the use of data reviewing software and equipment
• a sense of urgency when prioritising tasks to meet production requirements
• a high level of attention to detail
• a proactive approach in building constructive and effective relationships

Why BlueScope

• 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 other’s 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.

We’re 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. We’re 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.

It’s 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.”

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Wednesday, 18th November 2026.