Shipping Coordinator

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Shipping Co-ordinator to join our team. This role is critical in managing our export shipping process from contract stage through to delivery at destination port, ensuring all operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and arrange container export shipping to meet Buyer requirements
• Monitor shipment progress, proactively resolve issues, and minimise delays/costs
• Negotiate ocean freight rates and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines and service providers
• Co-ordinate with yards, buyers, and internal teams to manage end-to-end container export operations
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with customs and regulatory requirements
• Support the trading team with freight requests within and outside tender agreements

About you:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in international container export shipping/logistics
• Strong understanding of ocean freight, shipping documentation, and customs processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (experience with BSM, ICS, 1-stop, Hylands, or SAP desirable)

What We Offer

• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
• Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

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.