QLD Training Manager

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.

The role

Join a purpose-driven organisation in this newly created role, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact. As the Training Manager for our Queensland operations, you will report directly to the Regional Operations Manager to develop and deliver tailored training programs, foster a positive learning experience, drive the achievement of training objectives, and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain our internal training platform to deliver comprehensive employee training, including induction, onboarding, role-specific, critical risk and compliance training.
• Collaborate with Operations and EHS teams to identify effective training delivery methods, such as digital, on-the-job, buddy systems, or classroom-based formats.
• Create tailored training materials, including task-specific packages, video tutorials, pictorial guides, and competency assessments.
• Standardise training processes by simplifying content and eliminating duplication, ensuring consistency across the organisation.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop skills and training matrices for each role and business unit.
• Facilitate and deliver training directly or coordinate subject matter experts (SMEs) and external trainers where required.
• Continuously review and improve training processes while ensuring compliance with industry requirements at our sites.

About you:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with extensive mobile plant experience in metal recycling, mining, or construction.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Proven ability to implement workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Interested?

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

Applications Close

20 Sep 2025, 11:00pm AEST

In return, we offer:

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
• Parental Leave: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
• Novated Lease: Enjoy tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being.
• Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance.

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.