Head of Health, Safety and Environment

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 with a local company?  

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

The Role 

Are you a seasoned leader passionate about creating a safer, more sustainable future?  

Reporting directly to our Chief Operations Officer and as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, this pivotal role is at the forefront of driving our commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence. 

You’ll drive the development and implementation of innovative HSE strategies to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and shape a positive safety culture across the organisation.  

Additionally, you’ll lead and mentor a dedicated team of HSE professionals, fostering growth and continuous improvement. 

This role is based in our Perth CBD office, with regular travel to our sites. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Lead and develop comprehensive strategies to enhance the safety culture & environmental sustainability across CBH 

• Provide expert technical advice and support to HSE professionals, internal departments and leadership team, driving continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental management 

• Utilise change management methodologies to proactively shape and foster a safety culture that minimises injuries and promotes wellness among employees, contractors, and visitors 

• Advise on health, safety, and environmental risks associated with operational changes, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective risk mitigation strategies 

• Develop and implement strategies to manage and optimise health, safety, and environment costs, while reducing injury management and workers' compensation expenses 

• Represent CBH with regulatory and industry body groups as it relates to health, safety and environmental matters, ensuring positive and proactive relations are managed 

About You: 

• A degree in health & safety, environmental science or related field, along with proven experience in senior HSE leadership roles, managing large teams 

• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor senior leaders and team members in behavioural based safety initiatives and incident investigations 

• Experience in ICAM methodology and expertise in facilitating investigations  

• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety and environment legislation 

• Practical experience working with ISO14001  

• Skilled in creating high quality written documents, including status reports, incident reports, business cases and presenting to diverse audiences, including executive and board members 

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.    

Ready to apply? Please include a cover letter along with your resume