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.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Product Durability Testing Officer in the Coated Products Evaluation team based at the Innovation Lab in Port Kembla Steelworks. 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.

In this action-oriented role, you will provide high quality assessments and evaluations of our product panels. This includes products that are continuously exposed outdoors and in accelerated weathering cabinets. Our evaluations assess the corrosion, humidity and UV durability performance of these products , plus their paint physical properties.  You will grow and develop your expertise in the performance and sustainability of our pre-painted products across roofing, walling, fencing and rain-water goods applications. This role has the potential for inter-state travel up to four times per year and provides a mix of laboratory and outdoor work.

What Will You Do?

In this hands-on role, you'll enjoy a mix of laboratory and outdoor work, you will support and test the accelerated and outdoor durability of our pre-painted products for accelerated and outdoor durability plus paint physical properties. You will also be responsible for:

• successfully contributing to a safe working environment
• ensuring that our accelerated weathering machines maintain calibration and are operated within defined specifications
• daily capturing of credible quality data
• ensuring compliance to our laboratory NATA accreditation

More About You

You will contribute to a collaborative team, bringing your enthusiasm and initiative while working in a fast-paced environment. You will also bring:

• either experience working in a similar field or a qualification in Materials Engineering, Science, Chemistry
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success
• the capability to perform multiple tasks requiring high levels of attention
• a willingness to learn and develop your skills

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. 

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re 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’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

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 Thursday 31 October 2024.  

• Join An Award-Winning Fund Provider 
• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 
• Sydney Located - Hybrid Working (Blend of Office/Home)

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

Primary Purpose

This is a key role within the Communications and Content team focused primarily on delivering high quality communications to members, employers and partners. You’ll work within a collaborative and supportive team environment to:

• Scope, develop and write compelling, differentiated and on brand copy that makes super simple for members, employers, partners and other audiences
• Contribute to the content strategy and identify opportunities to increase brand affinity.

You’ll work closely with your team leader, constantly striving to exceed expectations and surprise and delight Rest members and partners. 

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Create high quality and effective communications and copy for Rest members, employers and other audiences that is consistent with the Rest brand strategy, and reflects Rest’s tone of voice
• Make even regulatory and service communications delightfully simple and effective, thinking visually and identifying opportunities for fewer words and more visuals such as infographics or video formats
• Work closely with the Senior Manager, Communications and Content to develop and execute the Rest member content strategy, and work in conjunction with Designers and videographers (both internal and agency) to creatively solve briefs in a differentiated, innovation and effective way
• Write copy for a variety of media including social, long form content, landing pages, blogs, eDM, DM, print, video, and online, and tailor it to meet member needs based on member and segment insights
• Handle end to end execution of content, including the development of ideas for new content across various formats and channels
• Editing and proofing of written content from across the team, to ensure high editorial standards are met across all content, and that there is cohesion across content to reflect Rest’s tone of voice
• Stay current on trends and competitors within the editorial sphere, including upcoming trends in technology and the digital space

Key Relationships

Key internal and external contacts and relationships for this job role include:

Internal

• Member team
• Data and customer analytics teams
• Investments
• Service & operations

External

• Agency partners as required