Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator

4 days ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia BlueScope Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
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 and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Plate Mill Department at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator. 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 vital role, you will use your technical expertise to drive essential outcomes in the maintenance and development of the buildings and facilities across the Plate Mill site, as well as fixed plant assets within our plate processing facility.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, coordinating routine maintenance work involving steel structures and structural repairs, maintaining facilities—including building trades and plumbing work—and overseeing repairs and resheeting of plant building walls and roofs, as well as maintenance of the Hot Leveler and Cooling Bed. 

What Will You Do?

As a Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator, you will:

  • supervise the day-to-day management of plant maintenance activities, including planning, organising, execution and review of maintenance
  • coordinate and provide technical support to the maintenance resources within the section
  • coach, mentor and develop maintenance personnel in manufacturing excellence principles and process, particularly around root cause and problem analysis and the development and execution of corrective actions
  • participate in cost reduction and capital upgrade projects
  • respond to day-to-day and after-hours Mechanical equipment and reliability issues

More About You

As an enthusiastic and motivated individual, you will bring your experience and demonstrate a willingness to develop your skills. You will also bring:

  • a Mechanical Trade or tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
  • experience working in a similar industry within Mechanical Maintenance, with a focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability
  • a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
  • experience in maintenance coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external customers  
  • experience with the use of CMMS, or equivalent maintenance management systems

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you'll:​

  • Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
  • Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
  • Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.​
  • 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 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.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future." ​

Come and discover us at ​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Wednesday 12th November 2025. 



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