Manager - Corporate Affairs

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 Western Australia’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 communications expert passionate about agriculture? 

We’re looking for a seasoned professional to join our Corporate Affairs team in our Head Office in Perth’s vibrant CBD. In this 12-month fixed-term contract, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our engagement with farmers, international grain customers, and the general public while promoting WA’s agriculture industry. 

You'll provide strategic communications and engagement advice, lead and support a range of initiatives, and collaborate with executives and senior leaders to develop communication strategies, manage issues and seize PR opportunities, all while aligning with our values and objectives. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on reputation, grower relations, media relations, issues management and employee engagement activities. 

• Lead and develop integrated internal and external communications and engagement plans for divisional campaigns, projects and other business requirements.  

• Assist in managing the organisation's reputation with external stakeholders such as growers, media and industry groups.  

• Lead and manage direct reports to prepare, implement and review communications plans and marketing campaigns to deliver outcomes  

• Develop content for website, intranet, social media, presentations, speeches and events 

About You: 

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or similar 

• Demonstrated experience in related fields, managing large portfolios with direct reports 

• Strong communication, influencing, and engagement skills; adept at integrated and contemporary communication strategies 

• Proficiency in developing risk-mitigating strategies and responding to reputational risks 

• Proven media relations expertise, including writing press releases and handling media queries 

• Excellent grammatical skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues for diverse audiences 

• Demonstrated connection to the Western Australian agriculture sector and experience in communications or corporate affairs within the sector 

• Willingness to travel occasionally as required 

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: 

• 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.