Senior Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
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 customers, 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
Join our Perth-based Engineering team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, contributing to varied materials handling, port, rail and network wide improvement projects across WA.
Known at CBH as a Senior Specialist - Mechanical Engineer, you will provide specialist technical advice and practical engineering solutions from design through to commissioning, collaborating with operations, maintenance, project teams and contractors to deliver safe and reliable outcomes.
This client-side role offers technical variety across improvement projects, throughput upgrades, and brownfield and greenfield environments.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the development of practical mechanical designs for sustaining capital, rail, expansion and improvement projects.
- Provide specialist advice across materials handling equipment, port infrastructure and mechanical systems.
- Guide projects through design reviews, technical queries, construction support and commissioning.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, consultants and contractors to deliver safe and reliable outcomes.
- Champion engineering standards, safety in design and continuous improvement across the CBH network.
About You:
- Mechanical engineering qualifications supported by extensive relevant industry experience.
- The ability to develop safe, considered and practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- A collaborative approach and confidence building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong judgement when balancing technical requirements, safety, schedules, budgets and operational needs.
- Clear communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting shared outcomes.
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.
Applications close 2nd November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received prior.