Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator - Entry Level

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.

A permanent, full-time employment opportunity based in Rocklea, reporting to the Regional EHS Partner. You will be responsible for providing effective Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) managerial and technical support to Sims facilities across the region, and be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team of EHS professionals.

Your responsibilities: 

• Implement and understand EHS policy, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with front-line teams to develop realistic procedures and goals based on actual work practices.
• Analyse EHS data to aid management decision-making and participate in audits.
• Assist operations with EHS tools like Risk Assessment and Critical Control Verification.
• Facilitate EHS training and support local EHS committees.
• Investigate EHS incidents, and communicate corrective actions.
• Provide insights on process hazards, risk ratings, Safe Work Procedures, and Job Safety Environment Analysis.
• Manage worker’s compensation claims and return-to-work processes.

About you:

• A minimum qualification of Certificate IV or above in Workplace Health & Safety or a related field. (desirable)
• At least 2 years of work experience
• An interest in working with Health/Safety/Environment systems.
• A driver's license and the ability to travel within the Queensland region.

Why Sims? 

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. 
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Exposure to world-class recycling solutions with a truly promote-from-within culture.
• Opportunity to learn and grow in the EHS world, where training and career progression are highly supported.
• Work-life balance with our flexible work arrangements, allowing you to customise your schedule to better suit your personal and professional commitments.

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.