Lead - Enviromental Approvals

The CBH Group is proud to be Australia’s largest co-operative and a leader in the Australian grain industry, with operations which extend along the value chain and include grain storage, handling, transport, marketing, and processing. Our expansive network includes over 120 country receival sites and four grain export ports. With our unique end-to-end supply chain, we deliver quality Australian products to over 30 international destinations. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe and rewarding working environment for our people, with a strong culture of developing and enhancing our employees’ capabilities. We invite you to become part of a dynamic, diverse organisation with a bright future. 

The Role 

Join our Environment & Sustainability team in our Operations Division!  

This fixed-term role, until October 2025, offers true flexibility offering part time or full time hours and hybrid work options.  

Take charge of coordinating environmental approvals for CBH, contributing directly to helping achieve outcomes that benefit the environment and the communities in which we operate for the long term. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate environmental referral and approval processes & associated document for environmental management plans, construction management plans and biodiversity offset proposals 

• Manage specialised contractors and consultants to ensure environmental reports, referrals and applications are complete 

• Identify and address inefficiencies in CBH's environmental approvals program and contractor management 

• Assess environmental approval risks and opportunities, ensuring stakeholders are informed 

• Provide technical support for environmental approval processes, supporting execution of specific projects 

• Liaise with State and Commonwealth regulators in relation to CBH projects 

• Contribute to improving our GIS infrastructure for improved decision-making and operational efficiency 

About You:  

• Proven track record in managing environmental approvals, actively engaging with local, state, and federal government regulators 

• Tertiary qualified in environmental science or related field 

• Proficiency in interpreting technical reports 

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including: 

• Flexible work arrangements combination of work from home/office 

• Employee assistance program 

• Corporate employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services 

• Free on-site gym, fitness classes and excellent end of trip facilities 

• On-site day-care centre for children, currently provided by Good Start and subject to their availability 

We’d love to hear from you 

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au/ or to speak to a member of our People and Culture team, please contact us on (08) 9237 9600. 

Applications close 8th October 2024. CBH reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable applications are received prior.