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Why choose the CBH graduate program?

At CBH, we’re proud to support WA growers and help feed the world. As a graduate, you’ll be part of Australia’s largest co‑operative and one of the country’s most important export supply chains.

Graduates join CBH because they want room to grow personally and professionally, while doing work that matters.

  • Meaningful work
    From day one, graduates contribute to real projects, decisions and improvements to our supply chain.
  • Experience across CBH
    Graduates gain broad exposure across our supply chain, working with multiple teams in different sites and regions.
  • Connect with WA growers
    Spend time in regional operations and understand the heart of our co‑operative.
  • Succeed with support
    You'll have a dedicated mentor, regular check-ins with People & Culture, and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Pathway to your future
    On completion, graduates may step into ongoing roles (subject to business requirements).
  • Values-driven culture
    Work in a co‑op that prioritises safety, sustainability, innovation and putting our growers first.

Graduate streams

Rotational structure

CBH offers two broad development streams based on your degree background and career interests. Each stream includes a range of rotations across the two-year graduate program. Rotation length and placement will depend on business requirements.


Engineering and Operations

For graduates studying mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, agribusiness, commerce or similar.

Example rotations

  • Network Planning: analyse network performance, support business cases, understand long‑term network strategy.
  • Regional Operations: shadow frontline leaders, learn harvest operations and regional logistics, engage with growers.
  • Project Delivery Group (PDG): contribute to engineering design tasks, feasibility studies and construction support.
  • Asset Management: analyse maintenance and reliability data, help design maintenance schedules and work packs.
  • Logistics: learn how grain moves across WA, assist with rail freight planning and inventory management.

Technology, Trading and Analytics

For graduates studying computer science, data science, commerce, agribusiness, information technology or related fields.

Example Rotations

  • Information Technology: contribute to projects involving software, hardware, cyber security, and emerging AI and OT applications.
  • Marketing & Trading: analyse market trends, support grain purchase and sales insights, meet growers, learn contract execution.
  • Logistics analytics: contribute to fleet data analysis, modelling and supply chain optimisation opportunities.

What we look for

We welcome graduates who bring diverse perspectives, a strong interest in the agricultural supply chain and values aligned with those of CBH.

Eligibility
  • Completed a relevant undergraduate degree in the last two years, or will graduate before starting
  • Australian or New Zealand citizen, or permanent resident
  • Willingness to travel and relocate within Western Australia for rotation placements during harvest (approx. four months).
Skills and qualities we value
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn
  • Strong analytical or technical skills
  • Communication skills and collaborative mindset
  • Alignment with CBH values — collaborative, respectful, reliable and sustainable
  • Adaptability and openness to new experiences
  • A genuine interest in contributing to the grains industry.

Application process

Applications open bi-annually in July, with graduates commencing the following year.

Online application
Submit your résumé, academic transcript and a short statement about why you want to join CBH.

Phone interview
An initial conversation with People & Culture to understand your background, interests and motivations.

Face-to-face interview
Meet with leaders from your potential graduate stream.

Offer & onboarding
Welcome to CBH! Your graduate journey begins.

 

What your journey looks like

CBH follows the 70/20/10 development model, ensuring you are learning through real experience, supported practice and structured development.

70% on‑the‑job experience
  • Real project ownership
  • Time in operations, engineering, logistics, technology or commercial teams
  • Exposure to growers and frontline operations.           
20% learning through others
  • Mentoring from CBH leaders
  • Regular People & Culture support
  • Coaching and peer learning within the graduate cohort.
10% formal learning
  • Workshops and short courses focused on:
    • Time management
    • Effective communication
    • Data and visual presentation skills
    • Professional writing
  • Leadership foundations
  • Cultural awareness
  • Safety and technical training relevant to your stream

Where can your career go?

A CBH graduate pathway can lead to roles across many parts of the co‑operative, including:

  • Operations leadership
  • Engineering and project management
  • Logistics and supply chain optimisation
  • Asset management
  • Trading and marketing
  • Technology, data, digital and cyber
  • Grower and frontline engagement roles

Many former graduates at CBH have built long-term careers with us across regional WA, our Kwinana export terminal, Perth office and beyond.

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