Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor

About Sims Metal

Established in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited is a global frontrunner in metal recycling and circular economy solutions for technology. We contribute significantly to environmental sustainability by delivering recycled materials and re-purposed products that help conserve the planet. Operating over 155 sites across 13 nations and employing 4,100+ people worldwide, Sims is an ASX-listed entity that values career development and offers stable, transparent growth opportunities underpinned by a strong promote-from-within culture.

Role Overview

As a WHS Advisor, you will be instrumental in delivering managerial and technical support for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices across Sims' Western Australia facilities. Your responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating risk management initiatives to foster a workplace culture where safety transcends compliance and becomes a core organizational value.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognize and assess hazards encompassing chemical, physical, and process-related risks.
• Create, execute, and update environmental health and occupational safety management plans.
• Oversee programs aimed at minimizing workplace incidents and environmental impact.
• Lead root cause investigations into major WHS/EHS non-compliances and provide critical risk ratings to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Serve as the main liaison for regulatory bodies, clients, and suppliers on inspections and EHS documentation.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and coordinate the return-to-work processes.

Candidate Profile

• Possess tertiary qualifications in Environment, Health & Safety or equivalent professional experience.
• Have 2 to 4 years of advisory experience in safety and health within high-risk industries; familiarity with environmental compliance is advantageous.
• Proven skills in WHS incident investigation and managing return-to-work procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication, and presentation abilities.
• Hold a valid driver's license and be willing to travel across Western Australia as required.

Benefits Offered

• Parental leave package: 12 weeks for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Access to discounted health benefits through BUPA for employees and their families.
• Availability of a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing.
• Custom superannuation sessions tailored to your financial planning needs.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and potential for internal promotion.

Additional Information

At Sims, we aim to be the safest and most responsible recycling company worldwide. Our workforce is committed to creating a zero-harm environment, supporting local communities, and safeguarding the environment. We maintain a diversity and equal opportunity policy fostering an inclusive culture guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, and Celebrate + Have Fun.