Lead - Cultural Heritage

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

CBH is looking for a Cultural Heritage Lead to join our team on a part-time basis (16 hours per week), offering flexibility around days and hours.

Reporting to the Manager – Government & Industry Relations, you’ll play a key part overseeing our cultural heritage approvals, ensuring CBH's compliance with our signed heritage agreements and pertinent legislation.

This position will strengthen our positive relationships with Traditional Owners and relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the timely delivery of heritage advice and approvals for CBH projects

• Provide strategic direction and support on heritage matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, regulators, heritage service providers and Traditional Owners.

• Monitor and communicate changes in the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and other relevant legislation to internal stakeholders

• Collaborate with Aboriginal Corporations and heritage service providers to lodge Activity Notices and coordinate the effective delivery of heritage surveys/heritage monitoring

• Liaise with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage for advice and lodgement of applications under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.

• Work with the Project Delivery team to develop and implement the heritage approvals schedule for upcoming projects

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, Indigenous Studies, or equivalent industry experience

• Experience working positively with Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal Corporations

• Working knowledge of cultural heritage survey processes, site recording methodologies, and Western Australia heritage legislation.

• Knowledge of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, and operation of the Native Title Act in WA

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.

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.