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Stack Testing Support Officer
Role summary
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The Stack Testing Support Officer assists with industrial emissions testing, including preparing equipment, supporting field sampling, recording test data and maintaining accurate documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, basic technical or environmental knowledge, and confidence working around industrial facilities. Candidates are expected to follow procedures, meet regulatory and quality requirements, communicate effectively with testing teams and site personnel, and work flexibly in outdoor or physically demanding conditions. A relevant qualification or experience in environmental monitoring, laboratory work, engineering support or industrial operations is advantageous. A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel or work varied hours may also be required.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Production workers and machine operators are not on the Core Skills list; fitters, welders, metal fabricators, engineers and production managers are, at AUD 79,423+.
Before you apply: Some places test factory skills first: Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa usually asks for a skills test and basic Japanese, and in Singapore, metal workers on a Work Permit must pass a safety course within 3 months of arriving.
Watch for: Factory floor jobs cannot be sponsored; trades such as fitters and welders can be, if pay reaches AUD 79,423 a year; check whether your trade needs an assessment.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List (Subclass 482 instrument, LIN 24/089). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Manufacturing jobs in Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer |
|---|---|
| Permit and relocation | Employer pays the nomination fee and training levy (by law); visa fee AUD 4,015, paid by you or the employer |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Overtime and shifts | Manufacturing award: shifts +15%, permanent nights +30%, overtime 150% for 3 hours then 200% (by law) |
| Contract | Visa up to 4 years; permanent residence possible after 2 years of sponsored work (usually under 45) |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Bluescope Steel
BlueScope is a leading Australian steel manufacturer and a major supplier of coated and painted steel products across Australia and international markets. The company operates steelmaking and manufacturing facilities, including its significant Port Kembla operation in New South Wales, and serves construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and residential customers. BlueScope places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement. Its workforce includes engineers, tradespeople, operators, technical specialists and corporate professionals. The company promotes inclusive workplaces, skills development and long-term career opportunities. Environmental monitoring and emissions testing support BlueScope’s obligations to regulators, nearby communities and internal sustainability targets, making roles in this area important to responsible industrial operations.