Leading Hand

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

Orrcon Steel is seeking a Leading Hand to join our operations team based in Cairns. Orrcon Steel is a manufacturer of steel tube and pipe, as well as a leading Australian steel distributor with nationally recognized brands.

Our Cairns site is a busy retail branch, where you'll quickly become a valued member of the team. You will play a key role in leading, developing and motivating the operations to meet and exceed our customer requirements, while focusing and maintaining high levels of safety at all times.

What Will You Do?

In this hands-on role, you will:  

• support the warehouse supervisor to lead, manage and coach the operations team
• assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles using forklifts and cranes
• demonstrate active leadership in the warehouse by assigning work, following up and providing feedback to the team
• monitor and drive team processes and rectify any issues
• lead by example, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and quality procedures

More About You

Along with your experience in a similar role, you will bring:

• a passion and commitment to safety for yourself and those around you
• experience in working within a team
• a proactive approach to building constructive and effective relationships
• high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• prior experience operating forklifts and cranes highly regarded

What's in it for you?

• full-time permanent role working Monday to Friday day shift (6am-2pm) – your weekends are all yours
• ongoing training – learn new skills and grow your career
• health & wellbeing benefits – Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport and more
• enjoy a competitive remuneration package including our profit share program (annual bonus)

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." ​

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Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Wednesday 26th November 2025.