Bulk Berth Operator

5 hours ago

Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia d0d839c2-2512-4bec-bf57-e9df16b944e9 Full time $60,000 - $80,000 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

Our Bulk Berth Operations team is looking for a Bulk Berth Operatorto join the team based 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.

Based right on the waterfront, this role offers a unique workplace setting that's both scenic and energising.

The Bulk Berth Department is an integral part of our manufacturing operations and is one of the first steps in creating Iron and Steel through the movement of Bulk Materials. As the Bulk Berth Level 3 Operator, you will be responsible for discharging raw materials and loading aggregate finished products. Product is discharged / loaded off and on cargo ships using large land based cranes. You will rotate through all machine operations, as well as be responsible for general housekeeping, equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics, plant setups and isolations. Working in a supportive team environment, you will contribute to the safety of our people, quality of our product and the reliability of our equipment.

This position is for a 12 month fixed term on a 24/7 day and night rotating shift.

What Will You Do?

Successfully contributing to a safe working environment, this opportunity will see you operate and fault-find on key machines, including:

  • No/3 Ore Unloader – discharges bulk material on berth 111
  • No/2 Ore Unloader – discharge bulk material on berth 112 and berth 111
  • Coke Loader – safely deliver high quality coke to the vessel as per load plan
  • Front End Loader – machine up hatches and housekeeping on the berth
  • Operate elevated work platform to knock down cargo in ships hatches
  • Trim/ sweep hatches
  • Tying up and letting go of vessels from all berths
  • Carry out work to change ropes and grabs on cranes

More About You

As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you quickly adapt and have an eagerness to learn. You will have:

  • A commitment to your own safety and that of others
  • Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card
  • Ability to obtain high risk work permit for Bridge and Gantry Crane, Elevated Work Platform, Dogging and Forklift Driving
  • A willingness to proactively assist your team by taking initiative to perform ancillary work and improve shift performance
  • Exposure or experience in the operation of a continuous industrial process
  • Consistently high standards when executing all tasks
  • A good head for heights—you'll be working on cranes and ship hatches with 50 metre high step and stair access—so a sound level of physical fitness is essential.

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 ​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Friday, 21st November 2025.

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