Lead - Community Relations

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 

Due to upcoming leave coverage, this role is being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract commencing in May.  In this dynamic role, you’ll support the Community Relations Manager & lead the charge in executing CBH Community Investment Fund activities, driving awareness and engagement. You’ll coordinate a diverse portfolio of community investment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Be a part of something impactful and exciting!  

Responsibilities include:  

• Community Investment Coordination: Lead  a diverse portfolio of community investment activities,  while monitoring and evaluating the performance of community initiatives to recommend improvements 

• Marketing & Engagement: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing, communications, and engagement plans to effectively reach growers, employees, and stakeholders 

• Content Development: Create and maintain engaging content for social media, websites, intranets, presentations, and other corporate communication channels 

• Representation  Represent CBH at community events and forums 

About You: 

• Proven practical experience in community relations, including managing a large portfolio of community activities 

• Strong ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Effective in building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful communication and engagement strategies that align with business goals 

• Excellent skills in marketing and employee communications, capable of articulating information to diverse audiences 

• Event Production, experienced in planning and executing events from start to finish 

Desirable: 

• Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, public relations or similar  

• Working knowledge of social impact and/or evaluation   

• A background in regional development and knowledge of agribusiness and/or agriculture  

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.