Chemistry Cadetship

Job Description

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Chemistry Cadet. 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. 

Our Cadetship program at BlueScope creates an opportunity to accelerate your personal and professional growth as you combine paid work with study; a two-for-one situation placing you far ahead of your peers Cadetships provide a combination of part-time study and part-time work, where you will attend university classes one day a week.  

Working within highly skilled and supportive teams, and under the guidance of experienced chemists and other science specialists, you’ll gain exposure to a range of areas and projects across the business relating to your degree. You will also be able to apply the practical skills and knowledge acquired from BlueScope back into your Chemistry studies. 

Our Cadetships will commence in January 2025. 

What Will You Do? 

Throughout your cadetship, you’ll gain invaluable on the job experience in operations and products. Your exposure will include measuring the durability of product performance, carrying out quality control and testing, environmental analysis, to performing chemistry-based investigations to improve product performance. This will equip you with an understanding of the fundamentals of the manufacturing process and the way our products are made, whilst applying your chemistry-based knowledge and research now and into the future. 

Working with, and under the guidance of our experts, you’ll understand the fundamentals of our products, with chemistry being at the forefront of many processes at BlueScope. You’ll play an important part in the process of developing new materials and the testing of their environmental impact. With ongoing mentoring and guidance, you’ll also study and undertake tasks relating to steel product corrosion, surfaces, paints, lubrication, control of effluent water, and process solutions. 

Rotating through various departments, you’ll be able to undergo real-life tasks that are relevant to what you’re studying at uni. This amazing opportunity equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead you into a long-term career, becoming a professional in the environmental or research space, becoming a chemical analyst, working within our research teams, or allowing you to follow other career opportunities at BlueScope and beyond. 

More About You 

We would love to hear from you if you find yourself answering ‘yes’ to the below: 

• Are you an aspiring future-focused scientist?  
• Are you available to kickstart your journey at BlueScope from January 2025?  
• Do you want to be a part of an organisation where you’ll not only shape how we work, and the products we produce, but you will help shape the world in which we live – for the better? 

Enthusiastic to embark on your chemistry journey, you’ll have the desire to grow and develop yourself as a scientist, along with a commitment to the safety of yourself and others. 

You’ll thrive working within a team, willingly collaborate and share ideas, and actively contribute to your team’s success.  

You’ll currently be in your first or second year of study in a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) or be willing to transfer to UOW for the year commencing 2025. 

Please note, it is a requirement to upload a copy of your resume and academic transcript as part of your application. 

What’s In It For You? 

Learn real-world skills related to your studies. You’ll gain a head start in your career journey, allowing you to realise your ambitions. You’ll work in key areas within BlueScope while studying at one of Australia’s leading universities. 

Real projects and delivering real results. Rotating through various departments, you'll be exposed to different aspects of chemistry relative to where you’re at in your studies.  

Ongoing development and opportunities. Our development programs aim to invest in you and your personal growth, allowing you to be the best version of yourself. Our BlueScope cadetship will equip you with a strong foundation to excel in your chosen field, possessing the capabilities sought by future employers.  

Earn while you learn. Our cadetships offer you employment on a competitive salary while providing financial support for your studies. Each week you are given time to attend university, as well as allocated time to sit exams. 

Strong support network. Our experienced leaders and professionals actively mentor you, sharing valuable knowledge and experience to ensure you are set up for success whilst feeling empowered to achieve your goals and personal growth aspirations.  

Since its inception almost 50 years ago, hundreds of students have been through our cadetship program, and have developed and grown throughout our business to become our future leaders.   

Click here for more information on BlueScope Cadetships and watch the videos to learn more from our Cadets. 

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