Planning and Approvals Lead

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      

We are offering a unique opportunity to coordinate, lead, and advise on planning and approvals processes for CBH projects, advocating for positive outcomes for CBH. CBH has a number of large and exciting capital projects underway offering a unique opportunity to work across multiple different projects. Additionally, there is scope for the role to assist with cultural heritage activities.

Success in this role will come from building and maintaining strong relationships with local governments, state departments, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Perth CBD head office, reporting to the Manager – Government & Industry Relations. Part time or job-share arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure timely achievement of all planning and development approvals before commencing work to keep projects on schedule and within budget

• Provide specialist and technical advice to internal stakeholders on planning and approvals

• Adhere to CBH regulatory approvals frameworks and procedures

• Monitor relevant policies, legislation, and industry information, offering advice and recommending actions to the business

About You:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or experience in a similar role (property development, planning, building, engineering, or environmental fields)

• Experience with Western Australian planning, building and development approvals and other government processes, and proven experience dealing with regulatory authorities on complex or sensitive issues

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• The ability to work autonomously, within a larger team environment

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage processes, including survey and site recording methodologies, and relevant heritage legislation

• Prior experience working with Traditional Owner groups, and Aboriginal Corporations leading cultural heritage activities

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:

• Flexible work arrangements

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

• Opportunities to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your career goals  

• 13-weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender)

• 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.