Description:
Job DescriptionBlueScope 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
Our Australian Steel Products (ASP) business is looking for a Head of Energy and Carbon in our Manufacturing Finance team based in Port Kembla. For Sydney based applicants the option to split your time between Mascot and Port Kembla is also an option.
Reporting to the Manager Finance (Manufacturing), you will ensure ASP's current and future energy needs are achieved. In this senior leadership position, you will provide expert advice to our senior and executive leaders and act as the face of BlueScope, representing us at government and utility market forums.
Your exceptional commercial acumen will be on full display as you manage complex supply contracts and evaluate the impact of energy legislation or market changes on our business.
What Will You Do?
Leading and guiding the Energy Sourcing and Utilisation team, you will:
- develop and implement energy sourcing strategies to meet the business's current and future energy and utility needs, ensuring cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable solutions while navigating the transition to renewables
- assess existing and future energy, utility, and greenhouse gas legislation and regulations, ensuring compliance and identifying strategic opportunities for the business
- advise senior leaders on key energy challenges, sourcing strategies, and lobbying activities
- engage with key market bodies and Government on energy policy, regulation, and market transformation initiatives
- provide strategic advice on energy and utilities sourcing, reporting, compliance and utilisation – ensuring immediate and future business needs are secured
- achieve maximum value whilst minimising risk – negotiate and manage all utility contracts for Manufacturing and our Downstream businesses
- partner with Environment, Engineering, Operations and Corporate teams to formulate and deliver energy and emissions reduction strategies
More About You
As an experienced people leader with a strategic mindset, you excel at leveraging your team’s expertise to drive business success. You will bring:
- an extensive background in a finance, procurement, contract management and/or legal function
- a proven ability to lead, engage and develop a high-performing team
- exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advise senior and executive leaders
- success in driving process improvements that have enabled greater capacity to focus on value-add work and project initiatives
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: Sunday 30th March 2025.