Operations Coordinator

At BlueScope, we support you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment, always driven by Our Purpose – to create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future. Working with us is an opportunity to build skills and expertise in a culture of connection and care, where every action you take matters, making innovative products for our customers and communities.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Coke Plant 2 Operations team is looking for an  Operations Coordinator  to join the team in Port Kembla. 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 Cokemaking process is an integral part of our manufacturing operations and is one of the first steps in creating Iron and Steel. At Coke Plant 2 (CP2), we ensure the safe and reliable coke production to deliver world class coke quality. Here, we oversee the 7 battery Coke ovens operations, the Coal Handling operations and the Coke Handling operations.

In this role you will oversee the 7 Battery Coke ovens production area by supporting, coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations. As well managing long term business improvement initiatives, ensuring your team is focused on the delivery of exceptional Safety, Environment and Operational Excellence performance. You will assist the Coke Plant 2 Operations Manager and shift operations team   to lead and manage the team’s success through their performance and productivity to ensure our business plan objectives and targets are continually met.

This role works Monday to Friday however this supports a 24/7 operational site where there may be the occasional need to provide guidance to the team. 

What Will You Do?

With a keen interest to grow and develop yourself, you’ll support team leaders and actively participate in providing continuous improvement within the CP2 team. You will be responsible for:

• champion safety, environmental compliance and risk management across operations
• support and coordinate daily production and maintenance activities
• provide technical guidance to 24/7 shift teams (including after-hours support)
• monitor performance, quality and key process parameters
• investigate incidents, identify root causes and drive improvements
• improve plant reliability and reduce operational delays
• support shutdown planning and execution with maintenance teams
• coach and develop team capability, training and accreditation

More About You

As a self-motivated individual, you will be a confident communicator who is able to influence, lead, and develop an inclusive and engaged team. With an eagerness to learn, you will also bring:

• relevant tertiary qualifications or diploma
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• previous manufacturing/logistics experience
• a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop others to enhance capability
• an ability to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands

As we continue to create strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, we want each and every day to be a chance to:​

• make innovative products and solutions for our customers and communities​
• learn and develop as you grow, working alongside industry specialists​
• experience connection and care, and work collaboratively​
• deliver work that matters and have your work valued.​

Why BlueScope

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment guided by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, and you can learn more on our Inclusive workplace intranet page. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving our 5 sustainability outcomes that matter most 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. 

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

Join us,  creating strength  for the future.

Applications close Monday, 21st June 2026.