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.

Your Role

We are looking for a hands-on and commercially-minded Project Manager – Operations Support to join our Western Australia team. This role reports to the Regional Operations Manager, WA.

This is a unique hybrid role that combines project delivery, operational support, and capital planning, working closely with site operations across Kwinana and Port Hedland.

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while also supporting day-to-day operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of site-based and external (outside jobs) projects
• Develop scopes, timelines, and resource plans
• Monitor performance against budget, schedule, and productivity targets
• Identify and resolve project risks and operational challenges

Operations Support

• Work closely with site teams to improve productivity and efficiency
• Provide on-ground support during peak periods, shutdowns, or critical jobs
• Act as a key link between Operations, Transport, Trading, and Engineering

CAPEX & Asset Planning

• Support development of CAPEX proposals and business cases
• Assist in prioritising investments in plant and equipment
• Monitor utilisation and performance of operational assets

Commercial & Logistics Coordination

• Support procurement and vendor engagement activities
• Work with Transport to optimise logistics and reduce costs
• Monitor cost per tonne and identify improvement opportunities

Safety & Compliance

• Champion safety and ensure compliance with SHECS standards
• Conduct risk assessments and support safe work practices across sites

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.