Transport Manager

Sims Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (Company Paid)?

Health & wellbeing support (BUPA)

Novated leasing

Superannuation education

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead the SA and NT transport network, driving safety, cost performance and regional logistics strategy. You will mentor drivers and operations teams while delivering operational excellence across the region.

This senior role offers the chance to shape transport performance, manage budgets, and build capability within the team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site transport operations.
• Experience in budgeting and transport cost control.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to challenge costs and drive outcomes.
• Strong contractor and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport operations across SA and NT to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Manage fleet performance, contracts, and transport rates to deliver value for money.
• Own transport budgets, freight costs and operating expenses to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Operations and Commercial teams to improve service levels and profitability.
• Monitor safety, service delivery, fleet utilisation and contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Transport operations

Budget management

Contractor relations

Safety compliance

Education

Business / Logistics degree

Tools

Fleet management software

Contractor management platforms

Job description

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularityanddecarbonisationby supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range ofprogrammesthat support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, weoperateover 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly tradedorganisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Transport Manager

Are you an experienced transport leader ready to make a significant impact across an entire state operation? We are seeking a highly capable Transport Manager to lead our South Australian and Northern Territory transport network, driving safety, operational excellence, cost performance, and strategic growth across the region.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing transport operations throughout SA and NT, managing fleet performance, contractor relationships, and regional logistics strategy. With ambitious targets ahead, you'll have the opportunity to put your stamp on the operation, identify improvement opportunities, build capability within the team, and influence meaningful business outcomes.

About the Role

You will be responsible for leading all regional transport activities while ensuring alignment with national business objectives. You will provide leadership and support to both drivers and operational teams, enabling them to focus on day-to-day excellence while you drive strategic performance across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transport operations across SA, making sure work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company and legal requirements.
• Manage the fleet and transport network to get the best use from assets and resources.
• Manage contractor performance, compliance requirements and transport rates, ensuring value for money.
• Take ownership of transport budgets, freight costs and operating expenses to meet financial targets.
• Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to improve service levels, productivity and profitability.
• Track and report on key performance measures, including safety, service delivery, fleet utilisation and contractor performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes that improve efficiency and performance.
• Ensure all transport activities are carried out safely and comply with relevant regulations and company standards.
• Travel to sites across SA and NT as required to support operations, build relationships and drive performance.

About You

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, mining, ports, recycling, or other heavy industry environments.
• Proven success leading multi-site transport operations and operational teams.
• Experience managing budgets, transport costs and overall business performance.
• Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge costs and drive better outcomes.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, particularly with transport contractors and suppliers.
• Good understanding of transport compliance, safety requirements and operational risk.
• Ability to identify issues, find practical solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Qualifications in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field are desirable but not essential.

Why work for us:

• Lead transport operations across the entire SA and NT regions
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact and shape the future direction of the business
• Excellent opportunity for career growth and long-term development
• Company Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing support: BUPA discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing options providing convenience and savings
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefit.

This is a great opportunity to lead a critical SA operation and make a real impact on how we move material across the state.

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 ofemployees 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 Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.