Junior Grain Protection Officer

We 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Grain Protection Program which provides an entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in a career in fumigation and pest control management.

Previous experience and/or license in fumigation and pesticides is preferred but not essential as CBH will provide full training and support to ensure you gain the experience and skills required for success!

We are offering this opportunity on a full-time basis over a 2-year period and once fully trained and competent, this program provides an avenue into long term career opportunities in similar roles throughout the regional CBH Network.

The program will see individuals working in our Grain Technology, central function at our AGC (Australian Grain Centre) site, located in Forrestfield for the first 6 months to undergo training. Once competent, individuals will thereafter be based at regional locations within the CBH network to support our Operations personnel.

Working closely with Operational personnel, you will be responsible for:

• Playing a part in supporting the Grain Protection personnel throughout our regional network with the implementation and ongoing monitoring of Grain Protection and fumigation processes;

• Completing all required training and receiving ongoing professional development and mentoring;

• Assisting with grain fumigations and ensure the fumigation structure and fumigation performance meets standards;

• Recognising and responding to possible contaminations from insects, rodents, birds and other external threats to reduce or remove the risk in the area;

• Undertake weed control programs, the implementation of rodent and feral bird control programs, hygiene checks and associated activities; and

• Assisting Grain Technology to verify activities to ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, standards and codes of practices.

Our ideal candidate is keen to learn new skills and make a difference, and who will also have:

• Willingness to learn to become fully trained in all aspects of Grain Protection and become an expert in Fumigation including Dangerous Goods Management and Pesticide safety activities;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Ability to work in a team environment;

• Ability to build positive working relationships;

• Willingness to travel throughout Western Australian Grainbelt and be based at CBH regional sites;

• Possess a valid driver's licence;

• A high degree of attention to detail;

• A strong dedication towards prioritising safety; and 

• Basic computer skills.

What we offer

CBH offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits to encourage a healthy work life balance, including:

• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and achieve your goals;

• 13-weeks paid parental leave available regardless of gender and which can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs;

• Employee assistance program; and

• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services.

We'd love to hear from you

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to submit your application. 

Applications close 13th March 2024.

To find out more about CBH please visit cbh.com.au or contact us on 9237 9600 to speak to a member of our People and Culture team.