Manager - Fertiliser Operations

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 customers, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations.

Ready to make an impact on a global scale with a local company?

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The Role

Due to our rapidly growing fertiliser business, we are looking for a Manager – Fertiliser Operations. You’ll lead the operations of CBH’s fertiliser network, supporting the safe and reliable delivery of products to growers across Western Australia.

You will be responsible for the management, coordination, and execution for fertiliser within the CBH storage supply chain.

Reporting to the Head of Fertiliser, you will ensure the implementation of operational strategies, compliance within the CBH Integrated Management System, continuous improvement whilst providing leadership, mentoring, staff development and providing a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage safety, operational risk, budgets, contractor engagement, compliance and continuous improvement to strengthen reliable service delivery.
• Lead safe fertiliser receival, storage, handling, blending, outturn and transport coordination across CBH’s operating network.
• Translate fertiliser strategy into practical operating plans, including seasonal readiness, service delivery, asset utilisation and network requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed operations team, building capability, trust and consistent ways of working.
• Partner with Fertiliser Trading, Sales and Marketing, logistics, site teams, contractors and service providers to support network planning and practical grower outcomes.

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, agriculture, supply chain, logistics or operations management, or equivalent senior operational management experience.
• Significant operational leadership experience in a similar complex operating environment, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing operational budgets, cost drivers, resources, service performance and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead dispersed teams, set clear expectations, build capability and support safe, consistent performance across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of safety leadership, operational risk, quality, compliance and contractor management in a practical, high-accountability environment.

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 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.

Applications close 7th September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received prior.