Commodity Trader

Date Published: 15 Jul 2025

Employment Type: Employee

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. 

Ready to make an impact on a global scale? 

We are CBH. We are what you’re looking for. 

The Role

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to take the lead in growing CBH’s pulse trading portfolio. This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to shape things from the ground up.

You’ll work closely with the Manager and Lead – Commodity Trading to help plan, implement, and execute trading strategies across bulk and container markets, for a number of commodities. You’ll be responsible for managing trading outcomes by region, maintaining systems to monitor market and execution risks, and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

It’s a role that offers real ownership and variety—from setting up systems and creating new networks to engaging directly with international customers and collaborating with our Accumulations and Operations teams to ensure smooth delivery from grower to market.

Responsibilities include:

Link growers to markets by trading pulses that meet both export and domestic demand

Build and maintain strong customer relationships across local and international markets

Manage trading risks and maintain accurate financial positions and exposures

Execute and oversee sales contracts, ensuring smooth and compliant delivery

Support data-driven decisions through timely reporting and collaboration with analytics teams

About You:

Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or a related field

Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills

High level of computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel

Previous trading experience in a similar industry, demonstrating an understanding of Australian and global grain supply chain

Experience in managing risk exposure and profit & loss reporting

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.

Commodity Trader

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