Training and Assessment Specialist

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. 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.

The role:

Join a purpose-driven organisation in this newly created role, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. As the Training and Assessment Specialist for WA operations, you’ll work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to develop and deliver tailored training programs, foster a positive learning experience, drive the achievement of training objectives, and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain our internal training platform to deliver comprehensive employee training, including induction, onboarding, role-specific, critical risk and compliance training.
• Collaborate with Operations and EHS teams to identify effective training delivery methods, such as digital, on-the-job, buddy systems, or classroom-based formats.
• Create tailored training materials, including task-specific packages, video tutorials, pictorial guides, and competency assessments.
• Standardise training processes by simplifying content and eliminating duplication, ensuring consistency across the organisation.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop skills and training matrices for each role and business unit.
• Facilitate and deliver training directly or coordinate subject matter experts (SMEs) and external trainers where required.
• Continuously review and improve training processes while ensuring compliance with industry requirements at our sites.

About you:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, with extensive mobile plant experience in metal recycling, mining, or construction.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Proven ability to implement workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

In return, we offer:

• Join a globally recognised, environmentally conscious company ranked #1 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 in 2024.
• Enjoy paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary carer, 6 weeks for non-primary carer).
• Take advantage of tax-effective vehicle leasing through our Novated Lease program.
• Access exclusive BUPA health insurance discounts for you and your family.
• Prioritise well-being with confidential counseling through our tailored EAP program.
• Enhance your financial knowledge with exclusive superannuation sessions.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply' and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.