Stack Testing Support Officer

BlueScope; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking a Stack Testing Support Officer at Port Kembla to join the Air Quality and Analytical Chemistry team on a full-time, fixed-term basis. You will collect, prepare and test environmental samples and contribute to dependable data and compliance.

The role requires outdoor work, attention to detail, and collaboration with colleagues to maintain safety and high-quality testing, with access to Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Science, Chemistry, Environmental or related discipline.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
• Proficiency in data reviewing software and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet production requirements.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach in building constructive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sampling glassware and equipment in accordance to procedures.
• Ensure sampling quality to guarantee accurate results.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on sampling equipment and analysis tools.
• Prepare solutions and standards for sampling and chemical analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline procedures or testing.
• Contribute to improving work and safety standards and environmental systems.

Skills

Science/Chemistry background

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

Science or Chemistry degree

Tools

Data analysis software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

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 and stadiums.

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

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:

• 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.”

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Wednesday, 18th November 2026.