Junior Grain Protection Officer

About us 

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country’s largest co-operative. Our work has meaning and is creating an exciting future - we’re delivering WA’s grain to the world. Our advanced logistics network stretches across the State, connecting the growers of WA with our people, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations. 

Looking for a company where good people go places? We are what you’re looking for. We are CBH.

The Role 

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

While previous experience is a bonus, full training and support will be provided to help you gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed!

This two-year, full-time program begins with six months of structured training at our Australian Grain Centre (AGC) in Forrestfield, where you'll work within our Grain Technology team. Once trained, you’ll transition to a regional CBH site, supporting our Operations teams and applying your new skills in real-world settings.

Responsibilities include

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

About you

• Willingness to learn, becoming fully trained in all aspects of Grain Protection and become an expert in Fumigation including Dangerous Goods Management and Pesticide safety activities
• Willingness to travel throughout Western Australian Grainbelt and be based at CBH regional sites
• Possess a valid driver’s licence
• A strong dedication towards safety
• Basic computer skills

Why work with CBH? 

Work with a good bunch of people  

We are a good bunch of people working together. We just get on with the job and make it happen. 

We want to see you succeed  

We recognise potential and want to see you achieve great things. There are opportunities for movement and growth at CBH, so we don’t hold you back. We help you move forward. 

We have a proud legacy and an exciting future which will see us continue as a strong contributor to the WA economy. We offer a secure future, with job security. 

Getting the job done 

We empower our team with autonomy to find innovative ways to make things happen. 

Work with meaning  

You know who you are working for and why, and you can see the difference you make. CBH is a unique business in that our impact is seen and felt by growers at local farm level, and on a global scale, as a significant contributor to the world’s food supply. 

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including:

• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services;
• Ongoing training and development to reach your career goals;
• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs;
• Employee assistance program;
• Salary sacrificing scheme.

We'd love to hear from you

CBH welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity and diversity in our workforce.

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au

Please note we are not accepting agency applications.

If you are already employed directly by CBH, please log in using your CBH email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.