Head of Sustainability & Strategy

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. 

The Role

CBH Group is seeking a Head of Sustainability & Strategy to lead our enterprise sustainability and strategic agenda.

Reporting to the Chief Stakeholder Relations, Sustainability & Strategy Officer, this role provides trusted strategic advice to the Board and Executive, embeds sustainability into enterprise decision‑making, and ensures strong governance, insight and reporting across the Group.

Key responsibilities

• Lead CBH’s enterprise strategy, including long‑term growth options, capital allocation and value creation priorities.
• Own and govern the enterprise Strategic Focus Area portfolio, including prioritisation, benefits tracking and Board and ExCo reporting.
• Develop and oversee CBH’s Sustainability Plan, setting clear enterprise priorities, frameworks and performance expectations.
• Provide enterprise‑level insight on industry trends, competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities.
• Build and lead a high‑performing Strategy and Sustainability team whilst monitoring and assuring sustainability performance, escalating material risks, issues and opportunities.
• Lead the annual enterprise strategic planning cycle across Board, ExCo and business units.
• Ensure strong regulatory readiness and high‑quality sustainability and ESG disclosure.
• Manage the Sustainability and Strategy budget and provide commercial and financial insight on major initiatives.

About You

• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience in sustainability, ESG and/or enterprise strategy.
• Strong capability in strategic planning, financial modelling, business cases and risk assessment.
• Proven ability to influence at Board and Executive level and operate across complex stakeholder environments.
• Highly developed critical thinking, systems thinking and commercial acumen.
• Experience in agriculture, commodities or supply chains is desirable.

Why work with CBH?  

Work with meaning and being part of something bigger  

Play a critical role in moving WA’s grain from paddocks to ports, and on to countries all around the world. With an advanced logistics network and grain trading on a global level, we provide growers with first-class representation in the world’s food supply chain.  

We value you   

CBH is a large, complex and interesting business. We value autonomy and the unique perspective you offer. The difference you make is seen and recognised.  

Your time is important  

We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know this is important. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for the moments that matter.  

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

• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs; 
• Free on-site gym facilities; 
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and help you achieve your goals; 
• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services; 
• 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 workplaces.

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.    

Applications close Wednesday 11 March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received prior.