Administrator-Site Services

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.

Your new role

Reporting to the State Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance and Site Services team by providing efficient administrative and coordination support to ensure the site runs safely and effectively.

Based at our Port Hedland site, this is a residential (locally based) role, suited to a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys working closely with frontline teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising and managing maintenance work orders and service requests
• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance schedules
• Preparing purchase requisitions, tracking orders, and processing invoices
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, and service providers
• Maintaining maintenance records, compliance registers, and documentation
• Assisting with contractor onboarding, inductions, and site access requirements
• Supporting reporting, budgeting, and data tracking for maintenance activities
• Providing general administrative support to the Maintenance team
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Demonstrating personal responsibility for and commitment to OH&S policies and procedures

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in an administration supporting maintenance, industrial, or operational environments
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

Why Sims? 

Join the world’s most sustainable company of 2024 (Corporate Knights' Global 100). We champion eco-friendly practices while supporting employees with:

• A collaborative and dynamic workplace.
• Opportunity to grow and thrive in a mature company operating in an industry with plenty of tailwinds.

• A supportive team environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Interested? 

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

Sims acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past, present, and emerging.

About us

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs 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 minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization 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.

Find Out More… Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability. VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/embed/lK4V2TyDpy8

• Competitive rates in line with our Enterprise Agreement
•  On the job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression
•  A supportive team
• Environment focused on safety and efficiency.
• Highly collaborative environment within a close-knit team

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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realise their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

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.