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 Supply and Process Improvement Lead in our Painting and Finishing Department (PFD) within Springhill Works based in Port Kembla. As part of the broader Manufacturing Portfolio, we have painting facilities located in Springhill, Western Sydney and Queensland that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

As a supplier of premium product to our customers and as a key part of the value chain, it's critical our processes and supply of materials to the department is effective and robust.  In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring paint and chemical stock is ready in the right quantity at the right time to deliver seamless and uninterrupted production. Interacting with a broad cross section of the department (from operation teams, leaders, technologists and supply chain to name a few!) you'll be known for your dependability and reliability, consistently delivering a solid outcome, playing your part in delivering operational outcomes.   

It's an ideal time to join our Painting and Finishing department, we have a close knit and supportive team who are truly invested in seeing each other succeed.  You'll be working closely with these colleagues across your day-to-day, and excitingly, leveraging off each other's skillsets as you explore ideas for a sustainable future with a focus on throughput, quality and cost reduction.   

This role works Monday - Friday and is permanent full-time role is offering a competitive salary and you’ll also participate in the company incentive program and further career development and progression within BlueScope.

What Will You Do?

Taking a proactive approach with a high sense of accountability to task, you'll: 

• provide the key link between the Operations and the Production Planning and Scheduling Teams to ensure continued supply 
• successfully build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• continually guide and recommend solutions when issues and new challenges arise
• explore opportunities for process improvements across the department, making recommendations  

More About You

With an eye for detail to all that you do, you'll also have:  

• a degree in materials science, engineering or similarly related discipline or an equivalent TAFE qualification in this area of study and/or experience with inventory management, planning and supply chains
• strong analytical skills and able to manipulate data to derive insights 
• developed communication and influencing skills - building constructive and effective relationships
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others

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 Thursday 21 November 2024.  

• Permanent, Full-time
• $97,099.24 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Family Youth and Children team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

In this role you will lead day to day operations of Early Childhood Services which may include Preschool, Long Day Child Care, Occasional care to ensure Council provide professional, safe, accessible, quality early childhood services within the region.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, supervise and coach staff on day-to-day issues relating to service delivery, including compliance and regulatory issues, standard of care requirements, enrolments, liaison with service users, and issue resolution.
• As part of the leadership team, support the development of integrated, innovative early years services that are responsive to the needs of children and families.
• Upskill and support the centres to continue to Exceed the National Quality Standards
• Maintain administrative requirements of early years operations such as time sheets, relief management, invoices and SRF planning and acquittals.
• Lead teams of educators and conduct regular performance evaluations (1/2 yearly reviews), providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement or development.
• Provide oversight and management to the planning and tracking of school readiness funding (SRF).
• Support the development of, and ensure compliance with, policies, systems and procedures that meet best practice requirements and enhance integration and consistency of practice.
• Ensure adherence to performance targets and indicators and compliance with internal and external funding and reporting requirements.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Appropriate experience in the operation of an early years’ service and knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Experience in developing programs and implementing policies, procedures and systems relating to children’s services.
• Maintenance of all relevant skills, certificates and licenses to meet regulatory compliance when working as part of the staff child ratio backfilling breaks or other shifts as required.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Relevant degree or diploma in Early Childhood Development or a related area, with strong relevant experience.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.