Environmental, Health And Safety Specialist

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sims Metal Full time

**Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist**:

- Date: 23 Jun 2025
- Location: St Marys, NSW, AU, 2760
- Company: simsmetalm
- Req ID: 5551

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 new role**:
Reporting to the Regional EHS Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering effective Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) managerial and technical support to Sims facilities throughout the New South Wales region. Your primary focus will be fostering a safety-first culture rooted in care while upholding Sims' commitment to environmental stewardship. Your contributions will be instrumental in aligning EHS strategies and initiatives with our organizational objectives, ensuring timely and effective implementation.

**Your responsibilities will include but not limited to**:

- Coach operations in the effective implementation and use of the EHS management system and act as an escalation point for complex matters.
- Support the implementation and operational understanding of EHS policy, standards and procedures.
- Conduct analysis from EHS data to facilitate management decision making.
- Work with operations on the effective use of EHS tools such as Risk Assessment and Critical Control Verification.
- Participate in applicable internal and external audits and provide guidance on corrective actions.
- Support the facilitation of EHS training.
- Provide insight on process hazards, and risk rating on incidents, Safe Work Procedures and Job Safety Environment Analysis
- Manage worker's compensation claims and the return-to-work process.

**Essential Criteria**:

- A tertiary qualification in Environment, Health & Safety or above in a related field.
- Experience of at least 2-4 years in a high-hazard environment advising on safety, health and/or Environmental issues.
- Previous experience with EHS incident investigation and return to work processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communications and presentation skills.
- Driver's licence and ability to travel across New South Wales as needed.

**What We Offer**
- **Paid Parental Leave** - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
- **Diverse Experience** - Work across electrical, mechanical, and fabrication & Hydraulic disciplines
- **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
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**

**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.

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**Why Choose A Career with Sims?**:
Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world's leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere whe



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