Scheduler

About the role

As a Scheduler, you will play a vital role in planning and coordinating the production of steel billets, rail, and structural products to meet customer demand. Reporting to the Head of Integrated Planning, you will be responsible for developing detailed short- to mid-term production schedules that optimise inventory usage, throughput, and delivery performance.
You will work closely with operational, transport, and quality teams to ensure alignment across departments, resolve potential delays, and maintain production continuity.

Your analytical mindset, attention to detail, and collaborative nature will directly contribute to Liberty Primary Steel’s performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Prepare accurate, optimised production schedules based on customer orders and business rules.
•    Ensure scheduling aligns with safety standards, quality requirements, and environmental protocols.
•    Monitor day-to-day progress and work collaboratively to address disruptions and re-schedule when required.
•    Coordinate billet train loading plans to align with casting and rolling needs.
•    Support investigations into customer complaints related to non-delivery or delays.
•    Track billet and combi feedstock inventory and ensure timely availability for processing.
•    Incorporate maintenance and trial requirements into scheduling plans to reduce downtime.
•    Work across Steelmaking and Steel Products to balance feed availability with production targets.
•    Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve constraints and improve planning outcomes.

Desirable Skills & Competencies:

•    Proven understanding of scheduling processes and manufacturing planning.
•    High attention to detail and accuracy in data tracking and reporting.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple departments.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume industrial environment.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us

Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen.

Why Work Here

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.