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Programmer

Australia Bluescope Steel A$80,000–A$120,000 per year, plus superannuation, depending on experience and location*
Job Description

The Programmer role is expected to design, develop, test, maintain and improve software applications that support BlueScope’s business and manufacturing operations. Requirements generally include proven programming experience, knowledge of software development practices, debugging and testing skills, and familiarity with databases, version control and relevant programming languages. Experience integrating business or industrial systems, working with users and technical teams, and following cybersecurity and safety procedures is advantageous. The successful candidate should be analytical, dependable and able to communicate clearly, manage priorities, document solutions and deliver reliable applications in a collaborative environment.

Company Info

BlueScope is a leading Australian steel manufacturer and a major supplier of coated and painted steel products across the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The company produces materials used in construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, automotive and residential building applications. Its well-known brands include COLORBOND steel and ZINCALUME steel. BlueScope operates large manufacturing facilities, distribution networks, research capabilities and customer-focused businesses in several countries. The organisation places strong emphasis on workplace safety, quality, sustainability, innovation and responsible resource use. Employees work across engineering, production, maintenance, technology, supply chain, sales and corporate functions. A Programmer may support digital systems, operational technology, data platforms or business applications that improve efficiency and decision-making across the company’s manufacturing and commercial operations.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities for programmers in technology, manufacturing, finance, government, healthcare and engineering, with strong demand in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. Workplaces are generally practical, diverse and relatively informal, with emphasis on collaboration, safety, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal, regional and outdoor-focused communities; beaches, national parks and sporting activities are widely accessible. Common work visas include employer-sponsored temporary or permanent visas, skilled migration pathways and eligible graduate visas. Applicants should check current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs, as occupation lists and rules change. Relocating workers should budget for housing, transport, health insurance, tax and initial settlement costs. Australia is geographically large, so choosing a location near the employer is important. BlueScope positions may be based near industrial centres rather than major city centres.