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Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Australia Bluescope Steel Approximately AUD 105,000–AUD 145,000 per year, plus superannuation and potential benefits.*
Job Description

The Mechanical Maintenance Planner is responsible for preparing and coordinating planned maintenance activities for mechanical equipment at a BlueScope Steel site in Australia. Requirements typically include mechanical trade or engineering experience, knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, and familiarity with planning systems such as SAP or similar CMMS platforms. The successful candidate should be capable of developing job plans, estimating labour, materials and equipment, coordinating contractors, maintaining accurate records and supporting safe, efficient plant operations. Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills are expected, together with a commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards. Experience in steelmaking, heavy manufacturing or other continuous-process industries would be advantageous.

Company Info

BlueScope is a leading Australian steel manufacturer and a major supplier of steel products and solutions across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Asia. The company operates manufacturing, processing and distribution facilities serving construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, mining and residential markets. Its well-known brands include COLORBOND steel and ZINCALUME steel. BlueScope employs people in engineering, production, maintenance, supply chain, sales and corporate functions, with a strong focus on safety, operational reliability, sustainability and customer service. In Australia, its large industrial sites provide opportunities for skilled tradespeople, planners, engineers and operations professionals. The company promotes structured development, teamwork and continuous improvement, while maintaining the standards required for a large-scale steel and manufacturing business.

Destination Guide

Australia offers employment opportunities in mining, manufacturing, engineering, construction, healthcare, information technology, education, logistics and professional services. Workplace culture is generally direct, practical and collaborative, with strong attention to safety, fairness and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from major-city living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide to regional coastal or rural communities near industrial sites. Housing and living costs can be high, particularly in major cities, so the job location should be checked carefully. Skilled overseas workers may require an employer-sponsored visa, such as the Skills in Demand visa, or an eligible skilled migration pathway. Requirements can include relevant qualifications, English proficiency, health checks and skills assessment. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, tax and banking, healthcare access, transport and school options where applicable. Australia is geographically isolated but well connected by domestic flights.