Voices of BlueScope Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:33:20 +1000 https://www.bluescope.com en-au © 2026 BlueScope Steel Limited yes 58e428b3-4a0a-53ad-9d51-56ec957a1c5d bluescopesteelweb@gmail.com BlueScope episodic false Listen to our people around the world as they share stories about their careers, teams and projects.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) BlueScope,steel,careers,manufacturing,narrative,interview,community,sustainability,innovation,business BlueScope bluescopesteelweb@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0kn0rbtf1vxxeo28f8wmwp27vvf9?.jpg Voices of BlueScope https://www.bluescope.com Martin Feld 63. Developing Networks with Robin Davies 63. Developing Networks with Robin Davies Robin Davies, the new Chief Executive Australia and New Zealand at BlueScope, joins the podcast to discuss his personal background, working history and what excites him about his expanded role across both countries.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 00:00
  2. Family Farm and Early Steel Experience: 00:50
  3. Joining New Zealand Steel: 04:43
  4. Shifting to North Star: 10:28
  5. Leadership Roles: 14:31
  6. Conclusion: 21:01

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> Robin Davies, the new Chief Executive Australia and New Zealand at BlueScope, joins the podcast to discuss his personal background, working history and what excites him about his expanded role across both countries.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 00:00
  2. Family Farm and Early Steel Experience: 00:50
  3. Joining New Zealand Steel: 04:43
  4. Shifting to North Star: 10:28
  5. Leadership Roles: 14:31
  6. Conclusion: 21:01

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-19483891 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +1000 1310 full false 62. Maintaining Heritage with Walter Suber OAM 62. Maintaining Heritage with Walter Suber OAM BlueScope Company Historian is joined by Walter Suber OAM to discuss his recognition with a Medal of the Order of Australia, which he received for his long-term contribution to Australian manufacturing, collaboration with education and government institutions and the Slovenian community.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Starting in Steel: 1:01
  3. Research, Distribution and Product Development: 3:28
  4. Supporting Australian Manufacturing: 8:47
  5. Recognition for Work in Community and Industry: 9:52
  6. Conclusion: 14:53

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  • Interview by Craig Nealon
  • Recording and editing by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Company Historian is joined by Walter Suber OAM to discuss his recognition with a Medal of the Order of Australia, which he received for his long-term contribution to Australian manufacturing, collaboration with education and government institutions and the Slovenian community.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Starting in Steel: 1:01
  3. Research, Distribution and Product Development: 3:28
  4. Supporting Australian Manufacturing: 8:47
  5. Recognition for Work in Community and Industry: 9:52
  6. Conclusion: 14:53

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Credits

  • Interview by Craig Nealon
  • Recording and editing by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-19416461 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +1000 900 full false 61. Destined for the Steel Industry with Mark Vassella 61. Destined for the Steel Industry with Mark Vassella In 2025, Mark Vassella announced his retirement after eight years as global Managing Director & CEO. Throughout this interview, he reflects on his career, family history and the contribution of teams across the globe.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Destiny: 0:54
  3. Pragmatism: 9:01
  4. Full Circle: 17:53
  5. Mirror Image: 26:25
  6. The Bigger Picture: 35:41
  7. A Bit Terrified: 43:56
  8. Making Something: 48:52
  9. Conclusion: 59:21

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  • Interview and editing by Martin Feld
  • Recording by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> In 2025, Mark Vassella announced his retirement after eight years as global Managing Director & CEO. Throughout this interview, he reflects on his career, family history and the contribution of teams across the globe.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Destiny: 0:54
  3. Pragmatism: 9:01
  4. Full Circle: 17:53
  5. Mirror Image: 26:25
  6. The Bigger Picture: 35:41
  7. A Bit Terrified: 43:56
  8. Making Something: 48:52
  9. Conclusion: 59:21

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  • Interview and editing by Martin Feld
  • Recording by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-18820114 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100 3595 full false 60. A Sense of Pride with John Nowlan 60. A Sense of Pride with John Nowlan Craig Nealon (Company Historian at BlueScope) interviews our former Chief Executive of Australian Steel Products, John Nowlan. In November 2025, John became BlueScope's first ever non-independent, non-executive director, bringing his decades of experience in global steel-making and company management to the board. Together, they reflect on his career in Australia and overseas, what it meant for BlueScope to forge its own path after leaving BHP and the powerful contributions of people on the ground, who have worked tirelessly through the ups and downs of a cyclical industry.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Family Study and Early Career: 01:23
  3. Managing People and Processes around the World: 14:26
  4. Returning to Australia and the Birth of BlueScope: 25:43
  5. Difficult Decisions for the Long Term: 33:44
  6. Resurrection and Rejuvenation: 42:56
  7. What Really Works?: 49:09
  8. Final Reflections: 54:07
  9. Conclusion: 1:00:51

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  • Interview by Craig Nealon
  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld

Auto-transcript on Apple Podcasts, edited PDF coming soon

]]> Craig Nealon (Company Historian at BlueScope) interviews our former Chief Executive of Australian Steel Products, John Nowlan. In November 2025, John became BlueScope's first ever non-independent, non-executive director, bringing his decades of experience in global steel-making and company management to the board. Together, they reflect on his career in Australia and overseas, what it meant for BlueScope to forge its own path after leaving BHP and the powerful contributions of people on the ground, who have worked tirelessly through the ups and downs of a cyclical industry.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Family Study and Early Career: 01:23
  3. Managing People and Processes around the World: 14:26
  4. Returning to Australia and the Birth of BlueScope: 25:43
  5. Difficult Decisions for the Long Term: 33:44
  6. Resurrection and Rejuvenation: 42:56
  7. What Really Works?: 49:09
  8. Final Reflections: 54:07
  9. Conclusion: 1:00:51

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  • Interview by Craig Nealon
  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld

Auto-transcript on Apple Podcasts, edited PDF coming soon

]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-18335298 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100 3703 full false 59. Lighting the Furnace with Jerry Platt 59. Lighting the Furnace with Jerry Platt In this episode, Craig Nealon (BlueScope Company Historian) speaks with former iron-maker Jerry Platt, who, in 1996, was recognised for his work with the honour of lighting Port Kembla's then-brand-new No. 6 Blast Furnace for the first time. Although retired, Jerry maintains a keen interest in the industry and now jointly runs a popular Facebook group, Iron & Steel in Australia, which includes numerous historical accounts and images. Sitting together for a conversation in Western Port, Victoria, he reflects with Craig on his own journey to the Port Kembla Steelworks and the various industrial, technological, social and intercultural changes that have occurred over the decades.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Becoming a Metallurgist: 2:03
  3. Moving from Newcastle to Port Kembla: 6:09
  4. Recording History and Remembering Blast Furnaces: 12:36
  5. Ladles, Locos and Facebook: 29:27
  6. People and Processes: 37:57
  7. Conclusion: 42:53

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  • Interview by Craig Nealon
  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> In this episode, Craig Nealon (BlueScope Company Historian) speaks with former iron-maker Jerry Platt, who, in 1996, was recognised for his work with the honour of lighting Port Kembla's then-brand-new No. 6 Blast Furnace for the first time. Although retired, Jerry maintains a keen interest in the industry and now jointly runs a popular Facebook group, Iron & Steel in Australia, which includes numerous historical accounts and images. Sitting together for a conversation in Western Port, Victoria, he reflects with Craig on his own journey to the Port Kembla Steelworks and the various industrial, technological, social and intercultural changes that have occurred over the decades.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Becoming a Metallurgist: 2:03
  3. Moving from Newcastle to Port Kembla: 6:09
  4. Recording History and Remembering Blast Furnaces: 12:36
  5. Ladles, Locos and Facebook: 29:27
  6. People and Processes: 37:57
  7. Conclusion: 42:53

Links

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Credits

  • Interview by Craig Nealon
  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-18168655 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +1100 2623 full false 58. Mark Vassella at the National Press Club of Australia 58. Mark Vassella at the National Press Club of Australia In this episode, we’re featuring an audio-only version of a speech that Mark Vassella, BlueScope’s Managing Director and CEO, made at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on the 8th of October, 2025, in which he explained how gas plays a unique and essential role in both manufacturing and the energy transition. Mark’s address to an audience of key influencers and decision-makers across media, government and academia was also broadcast live on ABC TV and was delivered on behalf of Manufacturing Australia, a member group that represents 12 of Australia's manufacturers, all of which work with governments to support the nation's manufacturing sector.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Mark Vassella's Speech: 1:04
  3. Conclusion: 27:31

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> In this episode, we’re featuring an audio-only version of a speech that Mark Vassella, BlueScope’s Managing Director and CEO, made at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on the 8th of October, 2025, in which he explained how gas plays a unique and essential role in both manufacturing and the energy transition. Mark’s address to an audience of key influencers and decision-makers across media, government and academia was also broadcast live on ABC TV and was delivered on behalf of Manufacturing Australia, a member group that represents 12 of Australia's manufacturers, all of which work with governments to support the nation's manufacturing sector.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Mark Vassella's Speech: 1:04
  3. Conclusion: 27:31

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-17981536 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1100 1696 full false 57. Live from the Hot Strip Mill with ABC Illawarra 57. Live from the Hot Strip Mill with ABC Illawarra On Friday, 29 August 2025, we were excited to host the team from 97.3 ABC Illawarra for a live broadcast of their breakfast-radio show at the front of the Hot Strip Mill at our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. The special event was planned to coincide with the 70th anniversary celebration of the Hot Strip Mill, including dedicated interviews with leaders and current and former employees of BlueScope, while also providing a platform for members of the local community to share their memories and family stories linked to the steelworks.

This edited episode includes the full series of interviews and listener contributions from the live breakfast-radio show, all of which has been adapted specifically for the podcast experience.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Welcome to ABC Illawarra Breakfast with Mel James: 1:45
  3. Greg Baldock on the Hot Strip Mill: 3:26
  4. Grant Neilsen on Generations of Steelmakers: 13:33
  5. Craig Nealon on 100 Years of Iron- and Steelmaking in Port Kembla: 18:09
  6. Listener Stories: 30:00
  7. Poppy, Russell and Terry Pollock on Being a Steel Family: 31:10
  8. Tony Donnelly inside the Hot Strip Mill: 38:07
  9. Listener Stories: 44:35
  10. Tania Archibald on BlueScope Now and in the Future: 51:22
  11. Shannon Ballard on the Plate Mill Upgrade: 1:05:40
  12. Michael Yiend on the Port Kembla Land Transformation: 1:11:15
  13. Listener Stories: 1:21:18
  14. Rebecca Shaw on Quality Control: 1:23:12
  15. Listener Stories: 1:25:57
  16. Justin Reed on the No. 6 Blast Furnace Reline Project: 1:26:42
  17. Nikki McCarthy-Hicks on Tours with Inside Industry: 1:32:06
  18. Final Listener Stories and Breakfast Outro: 1:36:29
  19. Conclusion: 1:38:14

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  • Produced and presented by the ABC Illawarra Breakfast team, including Mel James, Jen Courtney, Amy Duggan, Rory McDonald, Nick McLaren and Peter Riley
  • Interviews organised by Tim Robinson
  • Edited by Martin Feld

Auto-transcript on Apple Podcasts, edited PDF coming soon

]]> On Friday, 29 August 2025, we were excited to host the team from 97.3 ABC Illawarra for a live broadcast of their breakfast-radio show at the front of the Hot Strip Mill at our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. The special event was planned to coincide with the 70th anniversary celebration of the Hot Strip Mill, including dedicated interviews with leaders and current and former employees of BlueScope, while also providing a platform for members of the local community to share their memories and family stories linked to the steelworks.

This edited episode includes the full series of interviews and listener contributions from the live breakfast-radio show, all of which has been adapted specifically for the podcast experience.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Welcome to ABC Illawarra Breakfast with Mel James: 1:45
  3. Greg Baldock on the Hot Strip Mill: 3:26
  4. Grant Neilsen on Generations of Steelmakers: 13:33
  5. Craig Nealon on 100 Years of Iron- and Steelmaking in Port Kembla: 18:09
  6. Listener Stories: 30:00
  7. Poppy, Russell and Terry Pollock on Being a Steel Family: 31:10
  8. Tony Donnelly inside the Hot Strip Mill: 38:07
  9. Listener Stories: 44:35
  10. Tania Archibald on BlueScope Now and in the Future: 51:22
  11. Shannon Ballard on the Plate Mill Upgrade: 1:05:40
  12. Michael Yiend on the Port Kembla Land Transformation: 1:11:15
  13. Listener Stories: 1:21:18
  14. Rebecca Shaw on Quality Control: 1:23:12
  15. Listener Stories: 1:25:57
  16. Justin Reed on the No. 6 Blast Furnace Reline Project: 1:26:42
  17. Nikki McCarthy-Hicks on Tours with Inside Industry: 1:32:06
  18. Final Listener Stories and Breakfast Outro: 1:36:29
  19. Conclusion: 1:38:14

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Credits

  • Produced and presented by the ABC Illawarra Breakfast team, including Mel James, Jen Courtney, Amy Duggan, Rory McDonald, Nick McLaren and Peter Riley
  • Interviews organised by Tim Robinson
  • Edited by Martin Feld

Auto-transcript on Apple Podcasts, edited PDF coming soon

]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-17814495 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +1000 5962 full false 56. Learning from Māori Communities 56. Learning from Māori Communities We're pleased to feature one-on-one interviews with two key stakeholders who have long collaborated with and provided expert guidance to New Zealand Steel on Māori culture, history, local community and sustainability. They are Piki Jakeman (Cultural Adviser to New Zealand Steel) and Riki Minhinnick (Chief of Ngāti Te Ata), and both generously share their personal stories and explain how they've worked with the company to encourage employment opportunities, enhance intercultural understanding through open dialogue and jointly learn from and improve on a challenging history of Western colonialism.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Piki Jakeman: 1:50
  3. Riki Minhinnick: 17:39
  4. Conclusion: 51:02

Links

Ethical Note

The conversations were recorded in February 2023 in Waiuku and published in August 2025 after an ethical review with participants. Such a review is known as the collaborative podcasting process and was pioneered by Day et al. (2017) in their study, The Expanding Digital Media Landscape of Qualitative and Decolonizing Research: Examining Collaborative Podcasting as a Research Method (key diagram on p. 209). All episodes are subject to the same process; however, in the case of such personal and historically significant First Nations accounts, it is important to highlight here.

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviews organised by Vicki Woodley and recorded in Waiuku by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> We're pleased to feature one-on-one interviews with two key stakeholders who have long collaborated with and provided expert guidance to New Zealand Steel on Māori culture, history, local community and sustainability. They are Piki Jakeman (Cultural Adviser to New Zealand Steel) and Riki Minhinnick (Chief of Ngāti Te Ata), and both generously share their personal stories and explain how they've worked with the company to encourage employment opportunities, enhance intercultural understanding through open dialogue and jointly learn from and improve on a challenging history of Western colonialism.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Piki Jakeman: 1:50
  3. Riki Minhinnick: 17:39
  4. Conclusion: 51:02

Links

Ethical Note

The conversations were recorded in February 2023 in Waiuku and published in August 2025 after an ethical review with participants. Such a review is known as the collaborative podcasting process and was pioneered by Day et al. (2017) in their study, The Expanding Digital Media Landscape of Qualitative and Decolonizing Research: Examining Collaborative Podcasting as a Research Method (key diagram on p. 209). All episodes are subject to the same process; however, in the case of such personal and historically significant First Nations accounts, it is important to highlight here.

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviews organised by Vicki Woodley and recorded in Waiuku by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-17650421 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000 3172 full false 55. Reflecting on 60 Years of New Zealand Steel with Vicki Woodley 55. Reflecting on 60 Years of New Zealand Steel with Vicki Woodley On Saturday, 26 July 2025, New Zealand Steel celebrated its 60th anniversary! Vicki Woodley (External Affairs Manager) joins the podcast to discuss this significant milestone in a dedicated interview.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Vicki: 1:00
  3. A Unique Manufacturing Process: 7:00
  4. External Affairs and Community Engagement: 10:56
  5. Job Opportunities and Leaders over Time: 18:04
  6. Commemoration and the Future: 24:36
  7. Personal Reflections: 29:52
  8. Conclusion: 33:45

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> On Saturday, 26 July 2025, New Zealand Steel celebrated its 60th anniversary! Vicki Woodley (External Affairs Manager) joins the podcast to discuss this significant milestone in a dedicated interview.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Vicki: 1:00
  3. A Unique Manufacturing Process: 7:00
  4. External Affairs and Community Engagement: 10:56
  5. Job Opportunities and Leaders over Time: 18:04
  6. Commemoration and the Future: 24:36
  7. Personal Reflections: 29:52
  8. Conclusion: 33:45

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-17579271 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +1000 2074 full false 54. Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace 54. Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace In this episode, we're featuring two extended excerpts of an event at the Inside Industry Visitor Centre in Coniston, New South Wales, which was all about understanding neurodiversity and -divergence in the workplace.

The first conversation is between Mitchell Connelly (Digital Finance Analyst) and Stephannie Jonovska (Head of Finance Operations and Transformation); Mitchell shares his experience of living on the autism spectrum and Stephannie discusses her personal shift in understanding how collaboration with neurodiverse people can benefit everyone at work.

The second conversation features Victoria Chapman (Paint Analyst) and her manager, Libby Ackers (Coatings Development and Governance Team Leader). Vicky explains what it was like to receive a diagnosis of autism and ADHD later in life and offers insights into women's experiences with neurodiversity and -divergence. They are joined by event coordinator, Adam Theodossiadis (Materials Evaluation Technologist) and Matthew Craig, a neurodivergent advocate with Bundjalung heritage and the Managing Director of NeuroKind.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Mitchell and Stephannie (with an Intro by Adam): 1:49
  3. Vicky, Libby, Matthew and Mitchell (with a Q&A): 12:54
  4. Conclusion: 34:05

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> In this episode, we're featuring two extended excerpts of an event at the Inside Industry Visitor Centre in Coniston, New South Wales, which was all about understanding neurodiversity and -divergence in the workplace.

The first conversation is between Mitchell Connelly (Digital Finance Analyst) and Stephannie Jonovska (Head of Finance Operations and Transformation); Mitchell shares his experience of living on the autism spectrum and Stephannie discusses her personal shift in understanding how collaboration with neurodiverse people can benefit everyone at work.

The second conversation features Victoria Chapman (Paint Analyst) and her manager, Libby Ackers (Coatings Development and Governance Team Leader). Vicky explains what it was like to receive a diagnosis of autism and ADHD later in life and offers insights into women's experiences with neurodiversity and -divergence. They are joined by event coordinator, Adam Theodossiadis (Materials Evaluation Technologist) and Matthew Craig, a neurodivergent advocate with Bundjalung heritage and the Managing Director of NeuroKind.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Mitchell and Stephannie (with an Intro by Adam): 1:49
  3. Vicky, Libby, Matthew and Mitchell (with a Q&A): 12:54
  4. Conclusion: 34:05

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-17407653 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +1000 2103 full false 53. ASPire Women's Network Panel Discussion 53. ASPire Women's Network Panel Discussion This episode features a recording of the ASPire Women's Network panel discussion that was held in front of a live audience of employees and streamed online from the Inside Industry Visitor Centre. Organised in line with International Women's Day, the initiative connects all women and existing networks at BlueScope, with the aim of creating accessible opportunities for development and supporting career-growth aspirations and confidence.

We thank our participants, including panel host Kylie MacKenzie (General Manager, BlueScope Building Components), Corinne Diedericks (Head of Finance, BlueScope Building Components), Marijana Upton (National Manager, Marketing) and Sophie Boss (Blast Furnace Operations Manager) for sharing their career experiences during the event.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Panel Opening: 1:20
  3. March Forward: 16:43
  4. Mentorship and Networking: 23:18
  5. Beyond Your Comfort Zone: 30:48
  6. Intention: 36:57
  7. Personal Development: 40:40
  8. Q&A: 44:39
  9. Conclusion: 52:56

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> This episode features a recording of the ASPire Women's Network panel discussion that was held in front of a live audience of employees and streamed online from the Inside Industry Visitor Centre. Organised in line with International Women's Day, the initiative connects all women and existing networks at BlueScope, with the aim of creating accessible opportunities for development and supporting career-growth aspirations and confidence.

We thank our participants, including panel host Kylie MacKenzie (General Manager, BlueScope Building Components), Corinne Diedericks (Head of Finance, BlueScope Building Components), Marijana Upton (National Manager, Marketing) and Sophie Boss (Blast Furnace Operations Manager) for sharing their career experiences during the event.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Panel Opening: 1:20
  3. March Forward: 16:43
  4. Mentorship and Networking: 23:18
  5. Beyond Your Comfort Zone: 30:48
  6. Intention: 36:57
  7. Personal Development: 40:40
  8. Q&A: 44:39
  9. Conclusion: 52:56

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-17054276 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +1000 3216 full false 52. MoMENtous: Experience and Legacy 52. MoMENtous: Experience and Legacy Continuing a theme from episode 34—sharing corporate knowledge—we acknowledge and celebrate the experience of some of our longest-serving employees in Australia, as part of a campaign called MoMENtous, which ran internally at BlueScope during November 2024 in line with International Men’s Day and Movember.

We include five extended individual and group interviews from that initiative, with each discussion capturing the personal narratives and corporate knowledge of our participants, preserving their experiences and legacies for their family and friends, along with current and future BlueScope employees.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Mike McDonagh: 1:21
  3. Stephen Scanlan: 13:35
  4. Gino Milan, Bob Prince and Xavier Garcia: 18:09
  5. Marvin Hicks: 36:51
  6. Michael Churches and John Ziegelaar: 45:17
  7. Conclusion: 1:10:16

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviews by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> Continuing a theme from episode 34—sharing corporate knowledge—we acknowledge and celebrate the experience of some of our longest-serving employees in Australia, as part of a campaign called MoMENtous, which ran internally at BlueScope during November 2024 in line with International Men’s Day and Movember.

We include five extended individual and group interviews from that initiative, with each discussion capturing the personal narratives and corporate knowledge of our participants, preserving their experiences and legacies for their family and friends, along with current and future BlueScope employees.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Mike McDonagh: 1:21
  3. Stephen Scanlan: 13:35
  4. Gino Milan, Bob Prince and Xavier Garcia: 18:09
  5. Marvin Hicks: 36:51
  6. Michael Churches and John Ziegelaar: 45:17
  7. Conclusion: 1:10:16

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviews by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-16707210 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +1100 4271 full false 51. Respect Is How We Work 51. Respect Is How We Work We explore BlueScope's program for the continuing improvement of workplace culture in Australia, named Respect Is How We Work. The episode features Laura Towey (National Employee Relations and Experience Manager) holding extended interviews with Sanam Sharma (Manager People) and Cynthia Gallina (Shift Supervisor) in Western Port, Victoria. They share their own professional experiences, views on how to create respectful workplaces and specific examples from BlueScope's program of work.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Sanam Sharma: 2:34
  3. Interview with Cynthia Gallina: 14:14
  4. Conclusion: 26:50


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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviewing by Laura Towey
]]> We explore BlueScope's program for the continuing improvement of workplace culture in Australia, named Respect Is How We Work. The episode features Laura Towey (National Employee Relations and Experience Manager) holding extended interviews with Sanam Sharma (Manager People) and Cynthia Gallina (Shift Supervisor) in Western Port, Victoria. They share their own professional experiences, views on how to create respectful workplaces and specific examples from BlueScope's program of work.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Sanam Sharma: 2:34
  3. Interview with Cynthia Gallina: 14:14
  4. Conclusion: 26:50


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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviewing by Laura Towey
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-16252002 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +1100 1659 full false 50. A Great Privilege with Jane McAloon, AM 50. A Great Privilege with Jane McAloon, AM We’re pleased to feature Jane McAloon, AM (Chair of the BlueScope Board of Directors), including her first address at the 2024 BlueScope Annual General Meeting and a special interview after the event with Michael Reay (Head of Corporate Affairs at Australian Steel Products). Altogether, Jane gives an overview of BlueScope's global performance and its work towards a low-carbon future, while sharing her personal experience as Chair.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. The Chair's AGM Address: 1:28
  3. Interview for 'Michael's Minute': 14:00
  4. Conclusion: 19:33


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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviewing by Michael Reay
]]> We’re pleased to feature Jane McAloon, AM (Chair of the BlueScope Board of Directors), including her first address at the 2024 BlueScope Annual General Meeting and a special interview after the event with Michael Reay (Head of Corporate Affairs at Australian Steel Products). Altogether, Jane gives an overview of BlueScope's global performance and its work towards a low-carbon future, while sharing her personal experience as Chair.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. The Chair's AGM Address: 1:28
  3. Interview for 'Michael's Minute': 14:00
  4. Conclusion: 19:33


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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviewing by Michael Reay
]]> Buzzsprout-16152115 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +1100 1220 full false 49. Evolving Sustainably with Gretta Stephens 49. Evolving Sustainably with Gretta Stephens Gretta Stephens (Chief Executive of Climate Change and Sustainability) joins us to discuss the steps that BlueScope is taking towards a sustainable future. She dives into some of the highlights of our FY24 Sustainability Report and second Climate Action Report, sharing insights into our climate progress since 2021. With Gretta's retirement from full-time work planned for March 2025, she also reflects on her impactful career in the industry, the valuable lessons that she has learnt along the way and her plans for some well-deserved downtime.

Chapters

  1. Introduction to Gretta Stephens: 0:00
  2. Crafting Sustainability Communication: 5:39
  3. Personal Reflections and the Future: 44:46
  4. Conclusion: 19:34


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]]> Gretta Stephens (Chief Executive of Climate Change and Sustainability) joins us to discuss the steps that BlueScope is taking towards a sustainable future. She dives into some of the highlights of our FY24 Sustainability Report and second Climate Action Report, sharing insights into our climate progress since 2021. With Gretta's retirement from full-time work planned for March 2025, she also reflects on her impactful career in the industry, the valuable lessons that she has learnt along the way and her plans for some well-deserved downtime.

Chapters

  1. Introduction to Gretta Stephens: 0:00
  2. Crafting Sustainability Communication: 5:39
  3. Personal Reflections and the Future: 44:46
  4. Conclusion: 19:34


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]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-16097204 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +1100 1285 full false 48. Apprenticeships with Zeal Futures and BlueScope in Australia 48. Apprenticeships with Zeal Futures and BlueScope in Australia We explore the partnership between BlueScope and Zeal Futures, which works with industry-leading organisations to offer high-quality, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs across a range of industries. In the featured group interview, you’ll meet Jeff Robinson (Maintenance Improvement Manager), Katie Tully (Electrical Services Manager), Stacey Sutherland (Senior People Business Partner) and Michael Ruddock (Manager Southern Regions at Zeal Futures).

We also discuss their working backgrounds and what it means for BlueScope to have been recognised as ‘Overall Host Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Zeal Futures Excellence Awards.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Jeff, Katie, Michael and Stacey: 1:17
  3. The Partnership: 2:57
  4. The First Day: 14:39
  5. Overall Host Employer of the Year: 22:14
  6. Conclusion: 26:28


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]]> We explore the partnership between BlueScope and Zeal Futures, which works with industry-leading organisations to offer high-quality, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs across a range of industries. In the featured group interview, you’ll meet Jeff Robinson (Maintenance Improvement Manager), Katie Tully (Electrical Services Manager), Stacey Sutherland (Senior People Business Partner) and Michael Ruddock (Manager Southern Regions at Zeal Futures).

We also discuss their working backgrounds and what it means for BlueScope to have been recognised as ‘Overall Host Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Zeal Futures Excellence Awards.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Jeff, Katie, Michael and Stacey: 1:17
  3. The Partnership: 2:57
  4. The First Day: 14:39
  5. Overall Host Employer of the Year: 22:14
  6. Conclusion: 26:28


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]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-15107971 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +1000 1635 full false 47. ResponsibleSteel™ Certification of NS BlueScope Vietnam 47. ResponsibleSteel™ Certification of NS BlueScope Vietnam We are joined by four participants to discuss the certification of NS BlueScope Vietnam’s Phú Mỹ site by ResponsibleSteel™. They are Annie Heaton (CEO, ResponsibleSteel™), Hai Truong Anh (Vice President HSE & Community, NS BlueScope Vietnam), Nhut Vo (President, NS BlueScope Vietnam) and Tim Rodsted (Head of Sustainability, BlueScope).

Together, they explore the history, function and purpose of ResponsibleSteel™, the significance of the site certification and by extension, BlueScope's long-term vision for sustainable operations, economic contribution and community engagement around the world.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Annie, Hai, Nhut and Tim: 1:37
  3. ResponsibleSteel's Background: 2:57
  4. Certification in Vietnam: 08:20
  5. Final Reflections: 17:12
  6. Conclusion: 23:08


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]]> We are joined by four participants to discuss the certification of NS BlueScope Vietnam’s Phú Mỹ site by ResponsibleSteel™. They are Annie Heaton (CEO, ResponsibleSteel™), Hai Truong Anh (Vice President HSE & Community, NS BlueScope Vietnam), Nhut Vo (President, NS BlueScope Vietnam) and Tim Rodsted (Head of Sustainability, BlueScope).

Together, they explore the history, function and purpose of ResponsibleSteel™, the significance of the site certification and by extension, BlueScope's long-term vision for sustainable operations, economic contribution and community engagement around the world.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Annie, Hai, Nhut and Tim: 1:37
  3. ResponsibleSteel's Background: 2:57
  4. Certification in Vietnam: 08:20
  5. Final Reflections: 17:12
  6. Conclusion: 23:08


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]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-15078594 Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +1000 1438 full false 46. Coral Restoration in Malaysia 46. Coral Restoration in Malaysia We meet Emelyn Low (External Affairs Manager at NS BlueScope in Malaysia), Jonathan Tan (General Manager at NS BlueScope Lysaght Sabah) and Rayner Binijin (Scuba Instructor at Borneo Divers), who explain how underwater reef beds made of TRUECORE steel® were used to embed thousands of young coral plants, supporting the rejuvenation of local ecosystems.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Emelyn, Jonathan and Rayner: 1:04
  3. Project Background: 3:08
  4. The Diving Experience: 12:08
  5. Conclusion: 25:23


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]]> We meet Emelyn Low (External Affairs Manager at NS BlueScope in Malaysia), Jonathan Tan (General Manager at NS BlueScope Lysaght Sabah) and Rayner Binijin (Scuba Instructor at Borneo Divers), who explain how underwater reef beds made of TRUECORE steel® were used to embed thousands of young coral plants, supporting the rejuvenation of local ecosystems.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Meet Emelyn, Jonathan and Rayner: 1:04
  3. Project Background: 3:08
  4. The Diving Experience: 12:08
  5. Conclusion: 25:23


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]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-14716681 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +1100 1560 full false 45. Celebrating 50 Years of the Environment Department in Port Kembla 45. Celebrating 50 Years of the Environment Department in Port Kembla In this episode, we're highlighting the 50th anniversary of our Environment Department at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. In order, you'll be introduced to guests Eric Lengling, David Hodges, Lorrie Zammit, Natasha Porteous, Neale Lundberg and Sharon Makin, along with interviewer Craig Nealon, as they discuss our long-standing commitment to the surrounding environment and community in Port Kembla, while sharing some of their own personal stories and recollections. Serving as a wonderful background in the audio, you'll hear attendees socialising at the department's anniversary dinner, which was held at the Inside Industry Visitor Centre.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Eric Lengling: 1:15
  3. David Hodges: 4:19
  4. Lorrie Zammit: 9:17
  5. Natasha Porteous: 12:54
  6. Neale Lundberg: 16:26
  7. Sharon Makin: 20:08
  8. Conclusion: 30:25


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  • Interviews conducted and recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> In this episode, we're highlighting the 50th anniversary of our Environment Department at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. In order, you'll be introduced to guests Eric Lengling, David Hodges, Lorrie Zammit, Natasha Porteous, Neale Lundberg and Sharon Makin, along with interviewer Craig Nealon, as they discuss our long-standing commitment to the surrounding environment and community in Port Kembla, while sharing some of their own personal stories and recollections. Serving as a wonderful background in the audio, you'll hear attendees socialising at the department's anniversary dinner, which was held at the Inside Industry Visitor Centre.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Eric Lengling: 1:15
  3. David Hodges: 4:19
  4. Lorrie Zammit: 9:17
  5. Natasha Porteous: 12:54
  6. Neale Lundberg: 16:26
  7. Sharon Makin: 20:08
  8. Conclusion: 30:25


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  • Interviews conducted and recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-14131471 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +1100 1666 full false 44. Celebrating 60 Years of the Plate Mill 44. Celebrating 60 Years of the Plate Mill In 2023, we're celebrating 60 years of the Plate Mill at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia! The Plate Mill receives slabs of steel from earlier stages of the manufacturing process, then rolls them to different degrees of thickness. To learn more about this facility and its people, we're featuring interviews with six employees who work there. They share their personal experiences, career backgrounds and how they feel to be part of this significant anniversary.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Jason Blaker: 1:19
  3. Mendo Cergovski: 6:35
  4. Hannah Mathew: 9:59
  5. Arun Joy: 13:18
  6. Ash Dean: 18:10
  7. Chris Sale: 21:48
  8. Conclusion: 30:25


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  • Interviews by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> In 2023, we're celebrating 60 years of the Plate Mill at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia! The Plate Mill receives slabs of steel from earlier stages of the manufacturing process, then rolls them to different degrees of thickness. To learn more about this facility and its people, we're featuring interviews with six employees who work there. They share their personal experiences, career backgrounds and how they feel to be part of this significant anniversary.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Jason Blaker: 1:19
  3. Mendo Cergovski: 6:35
  4. Hannah Mathew: 9:59
  5. Arun Joy: 13:18
  6. Ash Dean: 18:10
  7. Chris Sale: 21:48
  8. Conclusion: 30:25


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  • Interviews by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-13982408 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +1100 1866 full false 43. Vulnerability, Resilience and Gratitude with Kristie Keast 43. Vulnerability, Resilience and Gratitude with Kristie Keast In this episode, we meet one of our leaders in the global BlueScope group of companies. Speaking with Mark Hein (Director of Corporate Affairs, North America), Kristie Keast (Chief Executive North America) shares her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—now and in the future.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Kristie Keast: 0:53
  3. Developing Skills: 8:03
  4. Leadership: 16:28
  5. Authenticity: 26:04
  6. Conclusion: 30:06


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  • Recorded by Mark Hein
  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> In this episode, we meet one of our leaders in the global BlueScope group of companies. Speaking with Mark Hein (Director of Corporate Affairs, North America), Kristie Keast (Chief Executive North America) shares her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—now and in the future.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Kristie Keast: 0:53
  3. Developing Skills: 8:03
  4. Leadership: 16:28
  5. Authenticity: 26:04
  6. Conclusion: 30:06


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  • Recorded by Mark Hein
  • Edited by Martin Feld
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-13937762 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +1100 1844 full false 42. Working with NPY Women's Council 42. Working with NPY Women's Council This episode is a recording of a live-streamed panel discussion with two representatives from NPY Women’s Council, Liza Balmer and Lynette Ross, along with two BlueScope employees, Aneta Pyzel and Yasmine Gardner, who worked with the council through the Jawun Indigenous partnership program. (The online audience consisted of employees at BlueScope Australian Steel Products.)

The panellists discuss the work of NPY Women's Council, what it’s like to participate in Jawun and how we can all educate ourselves about the history and achievements of Indigenous Peoples across Australia.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Our Panellists: 3:45
  3. NPY Women's Council: 5:51
  4. Jawun Experiences: 16:17
  5. Legacy: 33:16
  6. Educational Resources: 38:35
  7. Q&A Segment: 42:21
  8. Final Thoughts: 47:15
  9. Conclusion: 53:34


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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Panel discussion organised by Jessica Thomps
]]> This episode is a recording of a live-streamed panel discussion with two representatives from NPY Women’s Council, Liza Balmer and Lynette Ross, along with two BlueScope employees, Aneta Pyzel and Yasmine Gardner, who worked with the council through the Jawun Indigenous partnership program. (The online audience consisted of employees at BlueScope Australian Steel Products.)

The panellists discuss the work of NPY Women's Council, what it’s like to participate in Jawun and how we can all educate ourselves about the history and achievements of Indigenous Peoples across Australia.


Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Our Panellists: 3:45
  3. NPY Women's Council: 5:51
  4. Jawun Experiences: 16:17
  5. Legacy: 33:16
  6. Educational Resources: 38:35
  7. Q&A Segment: 42:21
  8. Final Thoughts: 47:15
  9. Conclusion: 53:34


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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Panel discussion organised by Jessica Thomps
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-13420586 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +1000 3274 full false 41. Environmental Projects at New Zealand Steel with Claire Jewell 41. Environmental Projects at New Zealand Steel with Claire Jewell Claire Jewell, Project Environment Manager at New Zealand Steel, shares her career story and her experience at the intersection of environmental and social sciences. She also elaborates on projects and community engagement at the Glenbrook site and how the company has become a kind of unexpected family business for her and her daughters.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Claire Jewell: 1:02
  3. Conclusion: 20:11

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley
]]> Claire Jewell, Project Environment Manager at New Zealand Steel, shares her career story and her experience at the intersection of environmental and social sciences. She also elaborates on projects and community engagement at the Glenbrook site and how the company has become a kind of unexpected family business for her and her daughters.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Claire Jewell: 1:02
  3. Conclusion: 20:11

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley
]]> BlueScope Buzzsprout-13064015 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +1000 1260 full false 40. A New Life with Hamid Fard Aghaei 40. A New Life with Hamid Fard Aghaei In our final migration story for March 2023, Hamid Fard Aghaei (Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Leader) explains how he and his family moved from Iran to Australia in search of new opportunities and more time together. On top of this, he elaborates on feelings of culture shock and finding a greater sense of belonging.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Hamid Fard Aghaei: 1:12
  3. Conclusion: 20:42

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> In our final migration story for March 2023, Hamid Fard Aghaei (Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Leader) explains how he and his family moved from Iran to Australia in search of new opportunities and more time together. On top of this, he elaborates on feelings of culture shock and finding a greater sense of belonging.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Hamid Fard Aghaei: 1:12
  3. Conclusion: 20:42

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3933/40-a-new-life-with-hamid-fard-aghaei.mp3 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:02:57 +1100 1281 BlueScope,manufacturing,migration,engineering,diversity and inclusion,family full false 39. Credibility through Delivery with Jagdeep Singh 39. Credibility through Delivery with Jagdeep Singh We are joined by Jagdeep Singh (Head of Strategy and Transformation), who shares his story of migrating from India to Australia, working for various major brands across the country and finally taking a role with IT and digital at BlueScope. Along the way, he asserts the importance of maintaining long-term relationships and building on your strengths in the workplace.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Jagdeep Singh: 1:10
  3. Conclusion: 20:59

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> We are joined by Jagdeep Singh (Head of Strategy and Transformation), who shares his story of migrating from India to Australia, working for various major brands across the country and finally taking a role with IT and digital at BlueScope. Along the way, he asserts the importance of maintaining long-term relationships and building on your strengths in the workplace.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Jagdeep Singh: 1:10
  3. Conclusion: 20:59

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Credits

  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3931/39-credibility-through-delivery-with-jagdeep-singh.mp3 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:08:48 +1100 1299 BlueScope,manufacturing,IT,information technology,digital,engineering,migration,innovation full false 38. Challenging the Norm with Michelle Mamayson 38. Challenging the Norm with Michelle Mamayson Michelle Mamayson shares her experience of moving from the Phillipines to Australia and working as the first female supervisor at Western Port in Victoria.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Michelle Mamayson: 1:04
  3. Conclusion: 16:53

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> Michelle Mamayson shares her experience of moving from the Phillipines to Australia and working as the first female supervisor at Western Port in Victoria.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Michelle Mamayson: 1:04
  3. Conclusion: 16:53

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3928/38-challenging-the-norm-with-michelle-mamayson.mp3 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:54:40 +1100 1050 BlueScope,manufacturing,careers,women,diversity and inclusion full false 37. Beyond the Comfort Zone with Bulin Wongtanakiate 37. Beyond the Comfort Zone with Bulin Wongtanakiate Bulin Wongtanakiate is a third-year materials engineering cadet, who moved from Thailand to Australia to be with family and pursue further education. In this episode, she shares her migration story, what excites her about working with BlueScope and what it's like to be at the intersection of manufacturing and augmented reality. (This is the first of four migration stories that we're sharing in March 2023.)

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Bulin Wongtanakiate: 1:04
  3. Conclusion: 15:54

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> Bulin Wongtanakiate is a third-year materials engineering cadet, who moved from Thailand to Australia to be with family and pursue further education. In this episode, she shares her migration story, what excites her about working with BlueScope and what it's like to be at the intersection of manufacturing and augmented reality. (This is the first of four migration stories that we're sharing in March 2023.)

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Bulin Wongtanakiate: 1:04
  3. Conclusion: 15:54

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Sanam Sharma and Fiona Magnus
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3923/37-beyond-the-comfort-zone-with-bulin-wongtanakiate.mp3 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:08:59 +1100 990 BlueScope,manufacturing,careers,migration,Australia,Thailand full false 36. Lowering Barriers with Megan Bell 36. Lowering Barriers with Megan Bell Megan Bell (HR Manager Mills, Coating and Talent) tells her career story and explains various initiatives at New Zealand Steel that have improved working conditions for women and raised awareness of diversity and inclusion.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Megan Bell: 0:57
  3. Conclusion: 17:35

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
  • Interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley
]]> Megan Bell (HR Manager Mills, Coating and Talent) tells her career story and explains various initiatives at New Zealand Steel that have improved working conditions for women and raised awareness of diversity and inclusion.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Megan Bell: 0:57
  3. Conclusion: 17:35

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
  • Interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3917/36-lowering-barriers-with-megan-bell.mp3 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:44:47 +1100 1096 BlueScope,manufacturing,diversity and inclusion,women,Māori,First Nations,maternity,motherhood full false 35. Looking to the Future with Tania Archibald 35. Looking to the Future with Tania Archibald As the new Chief Executive at BlueScope Australian Steel Products, Tania Archibald joins the podcast to share her story in a one-on-one interview. She covers her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—now and in the future.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Tania Archibald: 0:52
  3. Conclusion: 22:17

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> As the new Chief Executive at BlueScope Australian Steel Products, Tania Archibald joins the podcast to share her story in a one-on-one interview. She covers her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—now and in the future.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Tania Archibald: 0:52
  3. Conclusion: 22:17

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3896/35-looking-to-the-future-with-tania-archibald.mp3 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:44:25 +1100 1378 BlueScope,Australia,manufacturing,steel,business,management,careers full false 34. Sharing Corporate Knowledge 34. Sharing Corporate Knowledge We meet four people who have worked in chemical and process engineering at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. With gas safety regulations in manufacturing as a case study, each interviewee discusses their personal experience and the importance of sharing knowledge across departments and generations.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Richard Ainsworth: 0:58
  3. Ian Hodges: 37:23
  4. Jennifer Blood: 51:49
  5. Krishan Kumar: 1:04:54
  6. Conclusion: 1:12:23

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviews facilitated by Victoria Abreu
]]> We meet four people who have worked in chemical and process engineering at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. With gas safety regulations in manufacturing as a case study, each interviewee discusses their personal experience and the importance of sharing knowledge across departments and generations.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Richard Ainsworth: 0:58
  3. Ian Hodges: 37:23
  4. Jennifer Blood: 51:49
  5. Krishan Kumar: 1:04:54
  6. Conclusion: 1:12:23

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interviews facilitated by Victoria Abreu
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3885/34-sharing-corporate-knowledge.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:27:18 +1100 4380 BlueScope,manufacturing,chemical,process,engineering,chemistry,gas,safety full false 33. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Women 33. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Women On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this last of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet five women to learn about their experiences at and contributions to the site: Laura Towey, Regina Neville, Emily Trott, Uthpala Garusinghe and Stacey Forecast.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Laura Towey: 1:36
  3. Regina Neville: 28:11
  4. Emily Trott: 45:34
  5. Uthpala Garusinghe: 1:04:04
  6. Stacey Forecast: 1:18:17
  7. Conclusion: 1:34:19​

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this last of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet five women to learn about their experiences at and contributions to the site: Laura Towey, Regina Neville, Emily Trott, Uthpala Garusinghe and Stacey Forecast.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Laura Towey: 1:36
  3. Regina Neville: 28:11
  4. Emily Trott: 45:34
  5. Uthpala Garusinghe: 1:04:04
  6. Stacey Forecast: 1:18:17
  7. Conclusion: 1:34:19​

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3835/33-celebrating-50-years-at-western-port-women.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:32:26 +1100 5735 BlueScope,steel,manufacturing,Western Port,history full false 32. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Generations 32. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Generations On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this second of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three families with an intergenerational employment experience at the site: the Halsteads, the Hamiltons and the Hammills.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. The Halstead Family: 1:46
  3. The Hamilton Family: 23:42
  4. The Hammill Family: 45:44
  5. Conclusion: 1:21:10

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this second of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three families with an intergenerational employment experience at the site: the Halsteads, the Hamiltons and the Hammills.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. The Halstead Family: 1:46
  3. The Hamilton Family: 23:42
  4. The Hammill Family: 45:44
  5. Conclusion: 1:21:10

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3834/32-celebrating-50-years-at-western-port-generations.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:29:32 +1100 4934 BlueScope,steel,manufacturing,Western Port,history full false 31. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Leaders 31. Celebrating 50 Years at Western Port: Leaders On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this first of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three past and present leaders of the site: Cyril Benjamin, Aimee Allen and Michael Hussey.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Cyril Benjamin: 1:46
  3. Aimee Allen: 32:39
  4. Michael Hussey: 52:34
  5. Conclusion: 1:15:53

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this first of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three past and present leaders of the site: Cyril Benjamin, Aimee Allen and Michael Hussey.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Cyril Benjamin: 1:46
  3. Aimee Allen: 32:39
  4. Michael Hussey: 52:34
  5. Conclusion: 1:15:53

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]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3834/31-celebrating-50-years-at-western-port-leaders.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:27:42 +1100 4615 BlueScope,steel,manufacturing,Western Port,history full false 30. A Different Lens with Letitia Holmes 30. A Different Lens with Letitia Holmes We revisit Letitia Holmes, who originally appeared in Voices of BlueScope episode 12. Letitia outlines her experience of joining BlueScope as a full-time laboratory technician at the Innovation Labs in Port Kembla, Australia, since completing the CareerTrackers internship program. She also shares her Indigenous identity and heritage and gives an insight into her family history.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Letitia: 1:51
  3. Conclusion: 17:35

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Tim Robinson
]]> We revisit Letitia Holmes, who originally appeared in Voices of BlueScope episode 12. Letitia outlines her experience of joining BlueScope as a full-time laboratory technician at the Innovation Labs in Port Kembla, Australia, since completing the CareerTrackers internship program. She also shares her Indigenous identity and heritage and gives an insight into her family history.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Letitia: 1:51
  3. Conclusion: 17:35

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Tim Robinson
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3736/30-a-different-lens-with-letitia-holmes.mp3 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:58:40 +1000 1114 BlueScope,careers,First Nations,Aboriginal,Australia,education,physics,engineering full false 29. Leadership and Accessibility with Sue Stark 29. Leadership and Accessibility with Sue Stark We meet Sue Stark, President, BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. (BBNA). She briefly explains this BlueScope business in the US and shares her own career experience, insights as a leader and why accessibility is integral to the creation of inclusive workplaces.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Sue Stark: 0:36
  3. Brands, Partners and Inclusion: 2:14
  4. Personal Experiences: 7:28
  5. Learning as a Leader: 15:29
  6. Conclusion: 17:28

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  • Interview facilitated by Craig Nealon
]]> We meet Sue Stark, President, BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. (BBNA). She briefly explains this BlueScope business in the US and shares her own career experience, insights as a leader and why accessibility is integral to the creation of inclusive workplaces.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Sue Stark: 0:36
  3. Brands, Partners and Inclusion: 2:14
  4. Personal Experiences: 7:28
  5. Learning as a Leader: 15:29
  6. Conclusion: 17:28

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview facilitated by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3712/29-leadership-and-accessibility-with-sue-stark.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:35:21 +1000 1110 BlueScope,US,building,manufacturing,leadership,accessibility,careers full false 28. Celebrating 50 Years of the BOS 28. Celebrating 50 Years of the BOS On 13 July 2022, our Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) facility at the Port Kembla Steelworks celebrates its 50th anniversary! This crucial piece of our  infrastructure in Australia converts liquid iron into steel. To mark this significant milestone, we spoke to people at the BOS about their experiences at the site and how things have changed.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. People of the BOS: 0:51
  3. Kamini Wijekulasuriya and Heather Collins: 1:15
  4. Fadel Elsayed: 9:46
  5. Pamela Nyachoto: 16:56
  6. Ramirro Berto: 24:14
  7. Edward Cook: 30:12
  8. Conclusion: 36:32

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recording and interviewing by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> On 13 July 2022, our Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) facility at the Port Kembla Steelworks celebrates its 50th anniversary! This crucial piece of our  infrastructure in Australia converts liquid iron into steel. To mark this significant milestone, we spoke to people at the BOS about their experiences at the site and how things have changed.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. People of the BOS: 0:51
  3. Kamini Wijekulasuriya and Heather Collins: 1:15
  4. Fadel Elsayed: 9:46
  5. Pamela Nyachoto: 16:56
  6. Ramirro Berto: 24:14
  7. Edward Cook: 30:12
  8. Conclusion: 36:32

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recording and interviewing by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3686/28-celebrating-50-years-of-the-bos.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:58:19 +1000 2239 BlueScope,basic oxygen steelmaking,manufacturing,steel,steelmaking full false 27. At Lindenfels with George Edgar 27. At Lindenfels with George Edgar We welcome a special guest back to our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia: Mr. George Edgar, who was the first-ever Wollongong-born-and-raised General Manager of the site. Meeting at the historic former general manager’s residence, Lindenfels, George shares his personal story and insights into how steelmaking has changed over time.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. George Edgar: 0:49
  3. Changes at the Steelworks: 9:00
  4. Becoming General Manager: 17:34
  5. Lindenfels: 24:29
  6. No. 6 Blast Furnace: 27:06
  7. Reflection: 28:31
  8. Conclusion: 37:24
  9. One More Thing: 38:21

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  • Recorded by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> We welcome a special guest back to our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia: Mr. George Edgar, who was the first-ever Wollongong-born-and-raised General Manager of the site. Meeting at the historic former general manager’s residence, Lindenfels, George shares his personal story and insights into how steelmaking has changed over time.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. George Edgar: 0:49
  3. Changes at the Steelworks: 9:00
  4. Becoming General Manager: 17:34
  5. Lindenfels: 24:29
  6. No. 6 Blast Furnace: 27:06
  7. Reflection: 28:31
  8. Conclusion: 37:24
  9. One More Thing: 38:21

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  • Recorded by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3680/27-at-lindenfels-with-george-edgar.mp3 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:00:58 +1000 2358 BlueScope,manufacturing,Illawarra,Wollongong,Whyalla,history,Lindenfels full false 26. The Cadetship Experience 26. The Cadetship Experience We meet five people at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia, including Miranda Du Toit, Callum Bourke, Rosa Tran, Michael Thompson and Simon Took. They are at different stages of their careers but they all have one thing in common: they started at BlueScope as cadets. In each conversation, you'll learn about their career paths, skills and what motivates them in their work.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Miranda Du Toit: 1:12
  3. Callum Bourke: 4:20
  4. Rosa Tran: 7:30
  5. Michael Thompson: 12:36
  6. Simon Took: 18:10
  7. Conclusion: 24:20

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Tim Robinson
]]> We meet five people at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia, including Miranda Du Toit, Callum Bourke, Rosa Tran, Michael Thompson and Simon Took. They are at different stages of their careers but they all have one thing in common: they started at BlueScope as cadets. In each conversation, you'll learn about their career paths, skills and what motivates them in their work.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Miranda Du Toit: 1:12
  3. Callum Bourke: 4:20
  4. Rosa Tran: 7:30
  5. Michael Thompson: 12:36
  6. Simon Took: 18:10
  7. Conclusion: 24:20

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Tim Robinson
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3664/26-the-cadetship-experience.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:04:26 +1000 1520 BlueScope,engineering,chemistry,cadetship,careers,jobs,education,training full false 25. Climate Action and Sustainability 25. Climate Action and Sustainability In this episode, we're joined by three BlueScope people, who discuss the company's strategy for climate action and sustainability across its global operations—now and for the future. They are: Anna Matysek (Head of Climate Change); Chris Page (Head of Future Technologies); and Gretta Stephens (Chief Executive Climate Change and Sustainability).

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Anna Matysek: 1:09
  3. Chris Page: 1:57
  4. Gretta Stephens: 2:41
  5. Defining Key Terms: 3:34
  6. Future Technologies: 9:34
  7. Scrap Steel: 15:47
  8. Stakeholder Support: 19:28
  9. Sustainability Outcomes: 22:31
  10. External Recognition: 24:56
  11. Conclusion: 30:57

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]]> In this episode, we're joined by three BlueScope people, who discuss the company's strategy for climate action and sustainability across its global operations—now and for the future. They are: Anna Matysek (Head of Climate Change); Chris Page (Head of Future Technologies); and Gretta Stephens (Chief Executive Climate Change and Sustainability).

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Anna Matysek: 1:09
  3. Chris Page: 1:57
  4. Gretta Stephens: 2:41
  5. Defining Key Terms: 3:34
  6. Future Technologies: 9:34
  7. Scrap Steel: 15:47
  8. Stakeholder Support: 19:28
  9. Sustainability Outcomes: 22:31
  10. External Recognition: 24:56
  11. Conclusion: 30:57

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3642/25-climate-action-and-sustainability.mp3 Tue, 31 May 2022 04:02:40 +1000 2013 BlueScope,climate,climate action,sustainability,energy,hydrogen,renewables,renewable energy full false 24. Health and Well-being with Steph O'Dwyer 24. Health and Well-being with Steph O'Dwyer As Health, Well-being and Innovation Manager at BlueScope Australian Steel Products, Steph O'Dwyer discusses her career, the importance of health and well-being and how it felt to be recognised with the Safety Advocacy Award at the 2022 Women in Industry Awards.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Steph's Role: 0:48
  3. Mental Well-being: 4:05
  4. Steph's Career: 7:12
  5. Safety Advocacy Award: 10:51
  6. Women in Industry: 13:19
  7. The Word 'Innovation': 14:58
  8. Conclusion: 19:52

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]]> As Health, Well-being and Innovation Manager at BlueScope Australian Steel Products, Steph O'Dwyer discusses her career, the importance of health and well-being and how it felt to be recognised with the Safety Advocacy Award at the 2022 Women in Industry Awards.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Steph's Role: 0:48
  3. Mental Well-being: 4:05
  4. Steph's Career: 7:12
  5. Safety Advocacy Award: 10:51
  6. Women in Industry: 13:19
  7. The Word 'Innovation': 14:58
  8. Conclusion: 19:52

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]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3625/24-health-and-well-being-with-steph-o-dwyer.mp3 Mon, 09 May 2022 04:47:51 +1000 1250 BlueScope,manufacturing,steel,health,safety,well-being,careers full false 23. Stories from No. 6 Blast Furnace 23. Stories from No. 6 Blast Furnace As we explore and move towards new alternatives in steelmaking, planning is underway for a massive project to reline the currently dormant No. 6 Blast Furnace at our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. To celebrate this and acknowledge the hard work of those who came before, we welcomed back to our Port Kembla Steelworks four former employees who contributed to the original launch of the No. 6 Blast Furnace in 1996: Darryle Lathlean, Peter Cross, Ron Buchan and Syd Webb. Reminiscing about their past work and looking to the future, they kindly shared their personal stories in separate interviews with us.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. No. 6 Blast Furnace: 0:33
  3. Darryle Lathlean: 2:06
  4. Peter Cross: 6:09
  5. Ron Buchan: 10:02
  6. Syd Webb: 14:40
  7. Conclusion: 19:59

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  • Recording and interviewing by Martin Feld and Tim Robinson
]]> As we explore and move towards new alternatives in steelmaking, planning is underway for a massive project to reline the currently dormant No. 6 Blast Furnace at our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. To celebrate this and acknowledge the hard work of those who came before, we welcomed back to our Port Kembla Steelworks four former employees who contributed to the original launch of the No. 6 Blast Furnace in 1996: Darryle Lathlean, Peter Cross, Ron Buchan and Syd Webb. Reminiscing about their past work and looking to the future, they kindly shared their personal stories in separate interviews with us.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. No. 6 Blast Furnace: 0:33
  3. Darryle Lathlean: 2:06
  4. Peter Cross: 6:09
  5. Ron Buchan: 10:02
  6. Syd Webb: 14:40
  7. Conclusion: 19:59

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recording and interviewing by Martin Feld and Tim Robinson
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3619/23-stories-from-no-6-blast-furnace.mp3 Tue, 03 May 2022 00:05:20 +1000 1246 BlueScope,steel,steelmaking,chemistry,manufacturing,Australia,Illawarra,Port Kembla,steelworks full false 22. Talking Trades with Tay Kruizinga 22. Talking Trades with Tay Kruizinga We chat with Tay Kruizinga, a Licensed Graded Tradesperson in Port Kembla, Australia, who received the HVTC award for Apprentice of the Year in 2021, along with other significant accolades. She tells her personal career-change story, shares what she loves about her role and explains how other women can pursue work in trades.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Tay Kruizinga's Experience: 0:35
  3. Industry Career Advice: 8:44
  4. Awards and Passion for Work: 10:00
  5. Creativity: 12:53
  6. The Future: 14:22
  7. Conclusion: 15:50

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> We chat with Tay Kruizinga, a Licensed Graded Tradesperson in Port Kembla, Australia, who received the HVTC award for Apprentice of the Year in 2021, along with other significant accolades. She tells her personal career-change story, shares what she loves about her role and explains how other women can pursue work in trades.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Tay Kruizinga's Experience: 0:35
  3. Industry Career Advice: 8:44
  4. Awards and Passion for Work: 10:00
  5. Creativity: 12:53
  6. The Future: 14:22
  7. Conclusion: 15:50

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3544/22-talking-trades-with-tay-kruizinga.mp3 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:49:07 +1100 1002 BlueScope,apprenticeship,trades,women,diversity and inclusion,education,careers full false 21. Dave Bell's Legacy 21. Dave Bell's Legacy As Voices of BlueScope returns in 2022, our Head of Corporate Affairs, Michael Reay, holds a special interview at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia with Dave Bell, our retiring General Manager Manufacturing. In this role, Dave has been responsible for the entire integrated steelmaking facility, and is now leaving BlueScope after an impressive 43 years with the company to enjoy retirement and time with family. You'll hear Dave reflect on his career, describe the people he’s met along the way and explain how BlueScope has evolved and continues to adapt for the future.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Dave Bell: 1:18
  3. Conclusion: 11:41

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> As Voices of BlueScope returns in 2022, our Head of Corporate Affairs, Michael Reay, holds a special interview at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia with Dave Bell, our retiring General Manager Manufacturing. In this role, Dave has been responsible for the entire integrated steelmaking facility, and is now leaving BlueScope after an impressive 43 years with the company to enjoy retirement and time with family. You'll hear Dave reflect on his career, describe the people he’s met along the way and explain how BlueScope has evolved and continues to adapt for the future.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Dave Bell: 1:18
  3. Conclusion: 11:41

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3507/21-dave-bell-s-legacy.mp3 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:55:48 +1100 754 BlueScope,steel,manufacturing,environment,careers,sustainability,technology,Australia full false 20. Partnering with Road Safety Education 20. Partnering with Road Safety Education We learn about New Zealand Steel's partnership with Road Safety Education, a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to reducing trauma on our roads by educating young people in senior high school. Our guests include two Road Safety Education representatives, Maria Lovelock (General Manager NZ) and Brooke O'Donnell (General Manager – Education and Communications), along with Vicki Woodley (External Affairs Manager, New Zealand Steel).

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Maria, Brooke and Vicki: 1:08
  3. Partnership: 3:51
  4. RYDA: 6:40
  5. Storytelling: 13:51
  6. Manufacturing: 18:28
  7. Culture: 20:53
  8. Conclusion: 26:42

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Group interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley
]]> We learn about New Zealand Steel's partnership with Road Safety Education, a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to reducing trauma on our roads by educating young people in senior high school. Our guests include two Road Safety Education representatives, Maria Lovelock (General Manager NZ) and Brooke O'Donnell (General Manager – Education and Communications), along with Vicki Woodley (External Affairs Manager, New Zealand Steel).

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Maria, Brooke and Vicki: 1:08
  3. Partnership: 3:51
  4. RYDA: 6:40
  5. Storytelling: 13:51
  6. Manufacturing: 18:28
  7. Culture: 20:53
  8. Conclusion: 26:42

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Group interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3388/20-partnering-with-road-safety-education.mp3 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:48:41 +1100 1735 BlueScope,New Zealand Steel,safety,driving,education full false 19. A Taste of AGM 2021 19. A Taste of AGM 2021 This episode includes excerpts from the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and reflections on company performance for the year, along with a behind-the-scenes interview after the event.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. John Bevan: 0:55
  3. Mark Vassella: 7:42
  4. Michael Reay and John Bevan: 17:03
  5. Conclusion: 21:06

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Separate segments recorded by Craig Nealon and Andy Gersch
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> This episode includes excerpts from the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and reflections on company performance for the year, along with a behind-the-scenes interview after the event.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. John Bevan: 0:55
  3. Mark Vassella: 7:42
  4. Michael Reay and John Bevan: 17:03
  5. Conclusion: 21:06

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Separate segments recorded by Craig Nealon and Andy Gersch
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3373/19-a-taste-of-agm-2021.mp3 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:00:29 +1100 1313 BlueScope,Annual General Meeting,finance,sustainability,environment full false 18. Expanding North Star BlueScope Steel 18. Expanding North Star BlueScope Steel Situated in Delta, Ohio in the United States, North Star BlueScope Steel has been undergoing a major expansion. In this episode, we meet four people from North Star: Doug Lange (President), Sheri Caldwell (Vice President Human Resources), Weldon Hull (Engineer in EAF Operations) and Daniel Bridge (Manager in Caster Maintenance). Together, they give an overview of the company, explain its products, share what it’s like to work there and discuss how they have maintained operations during the expansion.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Doug Lange: 1:23
  3. Sheri Caldwell: 9:04
  4. Weldon Hull: 20:34
  5. Daniel Bridge: 32:10
  6. Conclusion: 47:45

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]]> Situated in Delta, Ohio in the United States, North Star BlueScope Steel has been undergoing a major expansion. In this episode, we meet four people from North Star: Doug Lange (President), Sheri Caldwell (Vice President Human Resources), Weldon Hull (Engineer in EAF Operations) and Daniel Bridge (Manager in Caster Maintenance). Together, they give an overview of the company, explain its products, share what it’s like to work there and discuss how they have maintained operations during the expansion.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Doug Lange: 1:23
  3. Sheri Caldwell: 9:04
  4. Weldon Hull: 20:34
  5. Daniel Bridge: 32:10
  6. Conclusion: 47:45

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]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3346/18-expanding-north-star-bluescope-steel.mp3 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:50:38 +1100 2906 steel,manufacturing,engineering,BlueScope,North Star full false 17. Diversity and Inclusion at New Zealand Steel 17. Diversity and Inclusion at New Zealand Steel Benn Williams, Katy Jones, Mark Weaver and Mikaela Keir discuss their work on the Identity committee at New Zealand Steel, which promotes the benefits of diversity and inclusion at work and beyond.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Benn, Katy, Mark and Mikaela: 0:44
  3. Identity: 2:09
  4. Definitions: 3:59
  5. Motivations: 7:00
  6. Event Calendar: 8:19
  7. He Papa Tikanga: 11:30
  8. Diversity Works Nomination: 14:12
  9. Leadership Training: 17:31
  10. Key Lessons: 21:42

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  • Group interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley



]]> Benn Williams, Katy Jones, Mark Weaver and Mikaela Keir discuss their work on the Identity committee at New Zealand Steel, which promotes the benefits of diversity and inclusion at work and beyond.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Benn, Katy, Mark and Mikaela: 0:44
  3. Identity: 2:09
  4. Definitions: 3:59
  5. Motivations: 7:00
  6. Event Calendar: 8:19
  7. He Papa Tikanga: 11:30
  8. Diversity Works Nomination: 14:12
  9. Leadership Training: 17:31
  10. Key Lessons: 21:42

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
  • Group interview facilitated by Vicki Woodley



]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3335/17-diversity-and-inclusion-at-new-zealand-steel.mp3 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:47:41 +1000 1674 BlueScope,steel,diversity,inclusion,New Zealand full false 16. The Lysaght Family 16. The Lysaght Family Earlier in 2021, we were thrilled to welcome 91-year-old John Lysaght and his family to our Springhill Plant at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. John is the former Managing Director of Lysaght and a direct descendant of the company founder of the same name. Retiring in 1989 after a stellar 35-year career in charge of Lysaght, John has left a lasting legacy on our business. This episode features an interview with John by Michael Reay, Manager Corporate Affairs, along with his visiting son Andrew, daughter-in-law Lexi and grandchildren Zoe and Will.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Family Interview: 1:24
  3. Conclusion: 11:45

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> Earlier in 2021, we were thrilled to welcome 91-year-old John Lysaght and his family to our Springhill Plant at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. John is the former Managing Director of Lysaght and a direct descendant of the company founder of the same name. Retiring in 1989 after a stellar 35-year career in charge of Lysaght, John has left a lasting legacy on our business. This episode features an interview with John by Michael Reay, Manager Corporate Affairs, along with his visiting son Andrew, daughter-in-law Lexi and grandchildren Zoe and Will.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Family Interview: 1:24
  3. Conclusion: 11:45

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3250/16-the-lysaght-family.mp3 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:07:12 +1000 743 Lysaght,BlueScope,steel,manufacturing,Australia,Wales,sport,industry full false 15. Social Responsibility in Thailand 15. Social Responsibility in Thailand We meet Steven O'Connor (VP Finance and Sales) and Petcharat Wongkamonrat (VP Health, Safety and Environment) at NS BlueScope in Thailand. They share stories about how the company has been promoting health, sustainability and education across the country, along with how BlueScope products have been used to benefit underprivileged communities.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Steven O'Connor: 1:01
  3. Petcharat Wongkamonrat: 1:23
  4. Community and the 'WE' Framework: 2:30
  5. Promoting Health: 10:40
  6. Promoting Education: 12:30
  7. Two More Programs...: 20:14
  8. Conclusion: 24:42

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]]> We meet Steven O'Connor (VP Finance and Sales) and Petcharat Wongkamonrat (VP Health, Safety and Environment) at NS BlueScope in Thailand. They share stories about how the company has been promoting health, sustainability and education across the country, along with how BlueScope products have been used to benefit underprivileged communities.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Steven O'Connor: 1:01
  3. Petcharat Wongkamonrat: 1:23
  4. Community and the 'WE' Framework: 2:30
  5. Promoting Health: 10:40
  6. Promoting Education: 12:30
  7. Two More Programs...: 20:14
  8. Conclusion: 24:42

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3195/15-social-responsibility-in-thailand.mp3 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:48:53 +1000 1532 BlueScope,NS BlueScope,Thailand,corporate social responsibility,education,health,mental health,safety full false 14. BlueScope People on Jawun 14. BlueScope People on Jawun Michael Reay (Manager Corporate Affairs) speaks with a panel of four BlueScope employees who participated in Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships in Australia, including Rachael Lew, Lloyd Niccol, Jillian Noad and Blake Tasker. We learn about their experiences working with remote communities and organisations, as they encourage others at BlueScope (and beyond) to apply for the program.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Panel Interview: 1:16
  3. Lloyd's Overview: 2:48
  4. Blake's Perspective: 4:19
  5. Rachael's Experience: 7:40
  6. Jillian's Insights: 10:33
  7. Conclusion: 12:35

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Panel discussion facilitated by Michael Reay
]]> Michael Reay (Manager Corporate Affairs) speaks with a panel of four BlueScope employees who participated in Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships in Australia, including Rachael Lew, Lloyd Niccol, Jillian Noad and Blake Tasker. We learn about their experiences working with remote communities and organisations, as they encourage others at BlueScope (and beyond) to apply for the program.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Panel Interview: 1:16
  3. Lloyd's Overview: 2:48
  4. Blake's Perspective: 4:19
  5. Rachael's Experience: 7:40
  6. Jillian's Insights: 10:33
  7. Conclusion: 12:35

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
  • Panel discussion facilitated by Michael Reay
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3171/14-bluescope-people-on-jawun.mp3 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:03:01 +1000 804 BlueScope,Jawun,Aboriginal,Indigenous,Australia,First Nations,community,non-profit,not-for-profit full false 13. The Apprenticeship Experience 13. The Apprenticeship Experience We meet four people at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia, who are working in electrical and mechanical roles. Aidan Grindle, Bradley Heino, Naomi Alves and Stuart Kerr are at different stages of their careers but they each have one thing in common: they all started at BlueScope as apprentices. In each interview, they explain what it means to train as an apprentice or learn a trade and where it has taken them.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Aidan Grindle: 0:48
  3. Bradley Heino: 7:50
  4. Naomi Alves: 12:56
  5. Stuart Kerr: 18:05
  6. Conclusion: 21:45

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> We meet four people at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia, who are working in electrical and mechanical roles. Aidan Grindle, Bradley Heino, Naomi Alves and Stuart Kerr are at different stages of their careers but they each have one thing in common: they all started at BlueScope as apprentices. In each interview, they explain what it means to train as an apprentice or learn a trade and where it has taken them.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Aidan Grindle: 0:48
  3. Bradley Heino: 7:50
  4. Naomi Alves: 12:56
  5. Stuart Kerr: 18:05
  6. Conclusion: 21:45

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3147/13-the-apprenticeship-experience.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:56:23 +1000 1356 BlueScope,electrical,mechanical,apprenticeship,Port Kembla,HVTC,training,education full false 12. Meeting CareerTrackers Interns 12. Meeting CareerTrackers Interns We meet Rachael Robinson and Letitia Sutherland Napaltjarri, two interns with the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program: an Australian non-profit organisation that supports Indigenous young adults to attend and graduate from university. Letitia and Rachael share their own stories of joining the program and working with us at BlueScope. They're joined in the episode by Horace Cavallaro, Technical Manager at our Springhill facility, who gives his perspective of collaborating with interns on various projects.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Rachael Robinson: 1:40
  3. Letitia Sutherland Napaltjarri: 6:14
  4. Horace Cavallaro: 15:02
  5. Conclusion: 22:37

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> We meet Rachael Robinson and Letitia Sutherland Napaltjarri, two interns with the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program: an Australian non-profit organisation that supports Indigenous young adults to attend and graduate from university. Letitia and Rachael share their own stories of joining the program and working with us at BlueScope. They're joined in the episode by Horace Cavallaro, Technical Manager at our Springhill facility, who gives his perspective of collaborating with interns on various projects.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Rachael Robinson: 1:40
  3. Letitia Sutherland Napaltjarri: 6:14
  4. Horace Cavallaro: 15:02
  5. Conclusion: 22:37

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3083/12-meeting-careertrackers-interns.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:56:14 +1100 1408 BlueScope,careers,First Nations,Indigenous,internship,education,training full false 11. A Taste of AGM 2020 11. A Taste of AGM 2020 2020 has been a transformative year. At BlueScope, like many others, we have adapted the way that we work. One key example is our 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held entirely online between two studios in Melbourne and Sydney in Australia. This episode reflects on these changes and includes excerpts from the AGM, as we look ahead to 2021.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. John Bevan: 1:08
  3. Mark Vassella: 6:27
  4. Michael Reay and John Bevan: 11:20
  5. Conclusion: 13:41

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Separate segments recorded by Craig Nealon and Andy Gersch
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> 2020 has been a transformative year. At BlueScope, like many others, we have adapted the way that we work. One key example is our 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held entirely online between two studios in Melbourne and Sydney in Australia. This episode reflects on these changes and includes excerpts from the AGM, as we look ahead to 2021.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. John Bevan: 1:08
  3. Mark Vassella: 6:27
  4. Michael Reay and John Bevan: 11:20
  5. Conclusion: 13:41

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Separate segments recorded by Craig Nealon and Andy Gersch
  • Interview by Michael Reay
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3077/11-a-taste-of-agm-2020.mp3 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:25:06 +1100 874 BlueScope,finance,annual general meeting,sustainability,diversity,recruitment,business,performance,investment,STEM,engineering,women full false 10. BlueScope in South Granville 10. BlueScope in South Granville Located in Sydney, Australia, this site produces a range of flat steel products for use by various customers in building and construction. Alex Buckoski and Mandi Kumar, who work at the site, were kind enough to show us around and tell us about what goes on there in two dedicated interviews.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Alex Buckoski: 0:46
  3. Mandi Kumar: 6:19
  4. Conclusion: 13:51

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> Located in Sydney, Australia, this site produces a range of flat steel products for use by various customers in building and construction. Alex Buckoski and Mandi Kumar, who work at the site, were kind enough to show us around and tell us about what goes on there in two dedicated interviews.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Alex Buckoski: 0:46
  3. Mandi Kumar: 6:19
  4. Conclusion: 13:51

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3075/10-bluescope-in-south-granville.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:33:59 +1100 878 BlueScope,BlueScope Distribution,steel,logistics,careers full false 9. Remembering the Bushfires with Craig Roadcap 9. Remembering the Bushfires with Craig Roadcap This time, we meet Craig Roadcap, Branch Manager at Batemans Bay in Australia. He was recognised with a BlueScope Living Safety Award in 2020, after he and his close-knit team kept their site safe and running during the devastating bushfires that hit the area late in 2019.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Craig Roadcap: 1:05
  3. Safety and Working at BlueScope: 9:41
  4. Conclusion: 12:30

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview and recording by Craig Nealon
]]> This time, we meet Craig Roadcap, Branch Manager at Batemans Bay in Australia. He was recognised with a BlueScope Living Safety Award in 2020, after he and his close-knit team kept their site safe and running during the devastating bushfires that hit the area late in 2019.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Craig Roadcap: 1:05
  3. Safety and Working at BlueScope: 9:41
  4. Conclusion: 12:30

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Interview and recording by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3067/9-remembering-the-bushfires-with-craig-roadcap.mp3 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 04:58:48 +1100 817 BlueScope,Australia,New South Wales,Batemans Bay,manufacturing,Lysaght full false 8. Modern-day Pioneers of the BOS 8. Modern-day Pioneers of the BOS In this episode, we meet three modern-day pioneers at the Port Kembla Steelworks's BOS facility: Ruby O’Driscoll, Kiana Rodgers and Gillian Smillie. On 7 October 2020, they were the first to constitute an all-female team in the BOS control-room—a crucial point in our manufacturing process. They explain the role of the BOS, their own career backgrounds and how they feel about this historic moment.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Ruby O'Driscoll: 1:04
  3. Kiana Rodgers: 8:02
  4. Gillian Smillie: 11:52
  5. Conclusion: 16: 26

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> In this episode, we meet three modern-day pioneers at the Port Kembla Steelworks's BOS facility: Ruby O’Driscoll, Kiana Rodgers and Gillian Smillie. On 7 October 2020, they were the first to constitute an all-female team in the BOS control-room—a crucial point in our manufacturing process. They explain the role of the BOS, their own career backgrounds and how they feel about this historic moment.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Ruby O'Driscoll: 1:04
  3. Kiana Rodgers: 8:02
  4. Gillian Smillie: 11:52
  5. Conclusion: 16: 26

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3030/8-modern-day-pioneers-of-the-bos.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:33:26 +1100 1041 BlueScope,manufacturing,steel,women,diversity,inclusion,careers full false 7. Making a Difference in Fiji 7. Making a Difference in Fiji We speak with Justin Tierney (General Manager at BlueScope Fiji) and Bhavesh Kumar (Director of RC Manubhai Group of Companies) about their B2B relationship and what it's like to work with people from diverse cultures in Fiji and make a difference to building standards in the country.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Justin and Bhavesh: 1:09
  3. A Customer's Perspective: 4:26
  4. On Building Standards in Fiji: 6:16
  5. Managing from Afar: 12:46
  6. A Song of Unity: 17:03
  7. Conclusion: 20:22

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> We speak with Justin Tierney (General Manager at BlueScope Fiji) and Bhavesh Kumar (Director of RC Manubhai Group of Companies) about their B2B relationship and what it's like to work with people from diverse cultures in Fiji and make a difference to building standards in the country.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with Justin and Bhavesh: 1:09
  3. A Customer's Perspective: 4:26
  4. On Building Standards in Fiji: 6:16
  5. Managing from Afar: 12:46
  6. A Song of Unity: 17:03
  7. Conclusion: 20:22

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3022/7-making-a-difference-in-fiji.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:26:28 +1100 1270 BlueScope,Australia,Fiji,steel,manufacturing,diversity full false 6. Community Initiatives at NS BlueScope 6. Community Initiatives at NS BlueScope We speak with Shaun Yeo, Hung Dang and Maharany (Nikki) Putri about the various corporate social responsibility programmes that are happening at NS BlueScope in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on work at their respective locations in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Shaun Yeo: 0:34
  3. Hung Dang: 8:39
  4. Maharany Putri (Nikki): 16:12
  5. Conclusion: 24:13

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> We speak with Shaun Yeo, Hung Dang and Maharany (Nikki) Putri about the various corporate social responsibility programmes that are happening at NS BlueScope in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on work at their respective locations in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Shaun Yeo: 0:34
  3. Hung Dang: 8:39
  4. Maharany Putri (Nikki): 16:12
  5. Conclusion: 24:13

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/3019/6-community-initiatives-at-ns-bluescope.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:03:44 +1100 1497 BlueScope,ASEAN,community,CSR,manufacturing full false 5. Renovation Poetry with John Conran 5. Renovation Poetry with John Conran In 2020, BlueScope repeated its successful competition for a VIP tour of The Block, giving one lucky employee the opportunity to visit the property displayed on the Australian television show. The winner was John Conran from Port Kembla, who stunned the judges with a poetic entry. In this episode, we speak with John about his competition victory and career with BlueScope.

(There is a little surprise for those who listen until the end.)

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with John Conran: 1:31
  3. Conclusion: 12:04
  4. A Little Extra...: 13:05

Links

John's Winning Poem

The love of paint and plaster
Of wood with shady grains,
Of ordered tools and workshops
Is running in our veins.
Strong love of crisp-white finish,
Grey trim and soft downlights
I know, but should I dare it,
Renos are otherwise.
 
I love a stripped out kitchen,
Devoid of asbestos sheet,
Of holes in walls and gaps in floors,
Where rodents come to eat.
I love her little secrets,
Under the cupboard floors,
Old papers from the sixties
Keep out the draughts I'm sure!
 
The bright bare ring-barked cables,
Behind thick plaster wall,
The borer-drilled floorboards,
A broom will swish it all.
Stuck tangle of the brushes
Left long in turpentine.
Rainforest deck verandah,
With oil it will be fine.
 
Pain of my brain, my reno!
The budget never slows,
The mess

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> In 2020, BlueScope repeated its successful competition for a VIP tour of The Block, giving one lucky employee the opportunity to visit the property displayed on the Australian television show. The winner was John Conran from Port Kembla, who stunned the judges with a poetic entry. In this episode, we speak with John about his competition victory and career with BlueScope.

(There is a little surprise for those who listen until the end.)

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Interview with John Conran: 1:31
  3. Conclusion: 12:04
  4. A Little Extra...: 13:05

Links

John's Winning Poem

The love of paint and plaster
Of wood with shady grains,
Of ordered tools and workshops
Is running in our veins.
Strong love of crisp-white finish,
Grey trim and soft downlights
I know, but should I dare it,
Renos are otherwise.
 
I love a stripped out kitchen,
Devoid of asbestos sheet,
Of holes in walls and gaps in floors,
Where rodents come to eat.
I love her little secrets,
Under the cupboard floors,
Old papers from the sixties
Keep out the draughts I'm sure!
 
The bright bare ring-barked cables,
Behind thick plaster wall,
The borer-drilled floorboards,
A broom will swish it all.
Stuck tangle of the brushes
Left long in turpentine.
Rainforest deck verandah,
With oil it will be fine.
 
Pain of my brain, my reno!
The budget never slows,
The mess

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/2992/5-renovation-poetry-with-john-conran.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:27:21 +1100 1078 BlueScope,manufacturing,Australia,Wollongong,Illawarra,The Block,poetry full false 4. Exploring the Skin Pass Mill 4. Exploring the Skin Pass Mill Visiting a lesser-known section of the Port Kembla Steelworks, the Skin Pass Mill, we meet three BlueScope employees who offer their own perspectives on this important part of the steelmaking process.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Exploring the Skin Pass Mill: 0:23
  3. Mick Cecil: 0:57
  4. Kate McGlew: 5:49
  5. Steven Smith: 10:07
  6. Conclusion: 17:03

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> Visiting a lesser-known section of the Port Kembla Steelworks, the Skin Pass Mill, we meet three BlueScope employees who offer their own perspectives on this important part of the steelmaking process.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Exploring the Skin Pass Mill: 0:23
  3. Mick Cecil: 0:57
  4. Kate McGlew: 5:49
  5. Steven Smith: 10:07
  6. Conclusion: 17:03

Links

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/2934/4-exploring-the-skin-pass-mill.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:30:03 +1000 1067 BlueScope,steel,manufacturing full false 3. The BlueScope Foundation with Jill Harmon 3. The BlueScope Foundation with Jill Harmon We hear from Jill Harmon, Foundation Director at The BlueScope Foundation in the United States. She speaks about the work that the foundation does to support charities in local communities, along with her own career and personal interests.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Introducing Jill Harmon: 0:21
  3. Joining BlueScope: 1:57
  4. Projects: 3:16
  5. Getting Involved: 6:26
  6. Promoting the Arts: 8:48
  7. The Challenge of COVID-19: 12:23
  8. A Passion for Music: 15:11
  9. Final Thoughts on the Foundation: 18:55
  10. Conclusion: 19:52

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Credits

  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> We hear from Jill Harmon, Foundation Director at The BlueScope Foundation in the United States. She speaks about the work that the foundation does to support charities in local communities, along with her own career and personal interests.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. Introducing Jill Harmon: 0:21
  3. Joining BlueScope: 1:57
  4. Projects: 3:16
  5. Getting Involved: 6:26
  6. Promoting the Arts: 8:48
  7. The Challenge of COVID-19: 12:23
  8. A Passion for Music: 15:11
  9. Final Thoughts on the Foundation: 18:55
  10. Conclusion: 19:52

Links

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Credits

  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/2932/3-the-bluescope-foundation-with-jill-harmon.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:37:47 +1000 1239 BlueScope,community,charity,education full false 2. A New Coil Plate Line 2. A New Coil Plate Line We meet four individuals who are part of the team that constructed a new coil plate line at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia—from the ground up.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. A New Coil Plate Line: 0:23
  3. Ashley Becker: 1:42
  4. William Alexander: 5:40
  5. Kiel Pemberton: 10:44
  6. Andrew Jovanovski: 13:03
  7. Conclusion: 17:09

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  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> We meet four individuals who are part of the team that constructed a new coil plate line at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia—from the ground up.

Chapters

  1. Introduction: 0:00
  2. A New Coil Plate Line: 0:23
  3. Ashley Becker: 1:42
  4. William Alexander: 5:40
  5. Kiel Pemberton: 10:44
  6. Andrew Jovanovski: 13:03
  7. Conclusion: 17:09

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Credits

  • Edited by Martin Feld
  • Recorded by Craig Nealon
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/2925/2-a-new-coil-plate-line.mp3 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:24:00 +1000 1090 BlueScope,steel,manufacturing full false 1. Introducing Voices of BlueScope 1. Introducing Voices of BlueScope Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, Voices of BlueScope. Stay tuned for interviews with BlueScope people!

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]]> Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, Voices of BlueScope. Stay tuned for interviews with BlueScope people!

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  • Recorded and edited by Martin Feld
]]> https://www.bluescope.com/media/2887/1-introducing-voices-of-bluescope.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:30:19 +1000 80 BlueScope,manufacturing,steel full false