Product Stewardship Specialist

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

Bluescope is looking for a Product Stewardship Specialist to join our Product Innovation and Technology (PIT) team at our Innovation Labs in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, our major manufacturing operations deliver a range of steel products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

In this role,  you will support the stewardship of BlueScope products in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. You will provide technical and regulatory expertise to help the business understand emerging requirements, maintain appropriate product evidence, and respond confidently to customer, market and regulatory expectations.

You will work across the business to identify and assess emerging product stewardship issues, understand their potential impact on BlueScope products and operations, and translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into practical advice and actions.

What Will You Do?

Working closely with a variety of stakeholders including national regulatory bodies, internal and external advisors, you will:

• coordinate product testing, certification and technical evidence required to support product stewardship, regulatory requirements and product development
• coordinate product stewardship reviews considering changing chemical, environmental and product regulatory requirements in Australia and international markets
•  respond to customer and business enquiries regarding product composition, regulatory requirements and product stewardship
• provide product stewardship and regulatory expertise across the organisation, translating complex technical and regulatory matters into clear, practical advice to support informed business decisions
• monitor emerging Australian and international regulatory developments to assess potential impacts on products and the business, and communicate risks, obligations and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders
•  maintain proactive relationships with suppliers and procurement to understand substances and materials used in raw materials, coatings, packaging and other product inputs
• work collaboratively with product development, technical, manufacturing, sales and marketing teams to support the introduction and ongoing stewardship of products
• develop, maintain and review product stewardship information, technical statements, regulatory declarations and guidance as regulatory requirements, product formulations and supporting evidence change

More About You

As a self-motivated individual, you will be a clear, concise and confident communicator who can work across different levels of the business and influence outcomes through sound technical advice and collaborative relationships. You will also bring:

•  either a degree in materials, chemistry, environmental engineering, science or a related discipline, or relevant experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, product compliance or a similar role
•  knowledge of product stewardship, regulatory compliance, chemical regulation or product and material standards frameworks
• the ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory information and translate it into clear, practical advice
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess regulatory requirements against product and business information
• strong written communication skills and the ability to develop clear, accurate and appropriately supported technical and regulatory information
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• strong global relationship management, time-management, and negotiation skills
• the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a broader team
• demonstrated ability to share knowledge, coach others and build product stewardship and regulatory capability across the business
• the ability to work effectively with technical specialists, suppliers, procurement, sales, marketing and other internal and external stakeholders
• the ability to manage multiple priorities and emerging and dynamic regulatory issues

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 www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Tuesday 24th November 2026.