Transport Manager - VIC/TAS

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Transport Manager VIC/TAS to lead our Victorian / Tasmanian transport operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing outcomes.
You’ll be key in driving fleet performance, compliance, people leadership, and strong contractor partnerships.

About the Role
You’ll lead a team of drivers and support staff, making sure transport operations run safely, on time, and on budget.
This role is both strategic and practical — you’ll optimise routes and networks while staying connected to the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build a culture of safety and compliance across Chain of Responsibility and Heavy Vehicle Law
• Maximise asset use and route efficiency with IVMS, GPS, and other transport tools
• Manage fleet performance, maintenance, bin use, and replacement planning
• Deliver KPIs like on-time delivery, cost per tonne/km, and safety metrics
• Keep costs on track and manage budgets effectively
• Lead EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) standards within your team
• Strengthen contractor relationships and ensure contracts are followed
• Use data and analytics to improve performance
• Foster a team culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement

About You
We’re seeking a strong operational leader who gets results.  Someone who is hands-on, safety-focused, and thrive on improving performance, building motivated teams, and using data to make smarter decisions.

• Proven experience in transport or logistics leadership
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility and heavy vehicle compliance
• Experience managing fleet performance and transport KPIs
• Budget and financial management skills
• Confidence with IVMS/GPS systems and transport analytics
• Ability to lead high-performing, inclusive teams

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.