AddressWe are CBH
We bring our values to life every day by being Collaborative, Respectful, Reliable, Sustainable. Our values are more than just words they guide how we work with each other, farmers, suppliers, partners, and the communities we operate in. These values and behaviours represent the CBH team at our best and are what we need to collectively demonstrate to achieve our Path to 2033 strategic objectives.
CBH has a strong and proud history of serving and returning value to WA growers since 1933
We are a proud Western Australian co-operative and as Australia's largest co-operative we are a leader in the Australian grain industry. We have grown from humble roots into one of the world's largest and most efficient grain supply chains, delivering millions of tonnes of quality Western Australian grain into the hands of customers around the world each year.
Our storage and handling system currently receives and exports around 90 per cent of the Western Australian grain harvest and is regarded as one of the best in the world.
Our core purpose is to sustainably create and return value to current and future West Australian grain growers.
Empowering our people
CBH is more than just a place of work, it's a community of people who are passionate and committed to our core purpose.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe and rewarding working environment for our people, with a strong culture of developing and enhancing our employees' capabilities.
We invite you to use your skills and expertise to make your mark to help CBH sustainably create and return value for grain growers in Western Australia.
The role
12 month fixed term
Join us in an exciting entry level opportunity within our Grain Trading team!
Assist in the development, implementation and execution of profitable trading aligned with our annual strategy. You will provide critical administrative support to ensure all trading activities are executed accurately and on time.
The emphasis of this role is to build a strong platform for successful candidates to establish their career in agricultural commodity trading. We are seeking candidates with general administration experience that will lead to the development of industry specific skills and opportunities. CBH offers ongoing trainingand exposure across various business units involved in trading.
Key responsibilities
Assist in the administration of grain purchase and sale contracts and entry of all contract related data into our commodity trading and risk management systems in a timely and accurate manner
Enter, monitor and amend contract cost and income estimates ensuring alignment with accruals, payments and receivables.
Produce and maintain reports and positions and examine and resolve any issues arising from daily trading activities
Act as a liaison between commodity desks and the broader business and build effective networks within and across all teams at CBH
Compile/reconcile data from all trading activities and maintain data entered into electronic monitoring systems for accurate records.
Proactively review and monitor risks associated with trading and execution activities
Skills and experience
Tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Economics, Finance or numeric related discipline
Strong desire to start a career in agricultural commodity trading
Exposure to administration or support functions
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload`
High level of communication and interpersonal skills
Creative analytical skills withthe ability to manage data
Proficient Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel
Completion of some tasks may require irregular hours, outside standard business hours (i.e. contract and other data entry for end of day processes).
Benefits of working for CBH:
CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed at ensuring a healthy work life balance, including:
Hybrid model office and working from home available
Ongoing training and professional development
13-weeks paid parental leave available regardless of gender
Employee assistance program
Corporate employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services
CBH supports diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds to be a part of a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
In 2021, 2022 and 2024 CBH Group was named on the Australian Financial Review best places to work list, which recognises organisations that are pioneering new ways of working and pushing boundaries when it comes to workplace policies and practices.
If this position is right for you, apply before close of business 19 April 2024. To find out more about working at CBH go to http://careers.cbh.com.au/ or contact Rebecca Shipp and Sarah Slaven Lead – Human Resources on (08) 9237 9***
