Office Manager

Role summary

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The Office Manager is expected to coordinate daily office administration, support site leadership, maintain records, organise meetings and travel, manage office supplies and facilities, and act as a professional contact for employees, visitors and service providers. Candidates should bring strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently. Experience in office administration, coordination or a similar role is typically required, along with confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems. Familiarity with workplace health and safety, confidentiality and corporate procedures is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate initiative, reliability, professionalism and a practical, customer-focused approach while contributing positively to the BlueScope workplace.

About the employer

BlueScope is a major Australian steel manufacturer and one of the region’s leading steel solutions providers. Headquartered in Australia, the company operates manufacturing, processing and distribution facilities across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America. Its products are used in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, engineering and residential building, with well-known brands including COLORBOND steel and TRUECORE steel. BlueScope employs thousands of people in technical, operational, commercial and corporate roles. The company places strong emphasis on safety, quality, sustainability, customer relationships and innovation. Its workplaces commonly combine large-scale industrial operations with administrative and support functions, creating opportunities for people with experience in office coordination, facilities, finance, human resources, supply chain and plant operations.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities across administration, healthcare, construction, engineering, manufacturing, technology, education, hospitality and logistics. Major employment centres include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional industrial cities such as Wollongong and Newcastle. Workplace culture is generally direct, practical and collaborative, with strong expectations around punctuality, safety, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to quieter coastal or regional communities, with excellent beaches, outdoor activities and diverse food and cultural scenes. Living costs, especially housing, can be high in major cities. Skilled migrants may use employer-sponsored, skilled, regional or working-holiday visa pathways, depending on eligibility and occupation. Applicants should confirm requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs and consider health insurance, accommodation, tax registration, banking and transport before relocating. Australian employers normally require valid work rights before employment begins.