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.
If it's good people, good work, great opportunities and a great lifestyle you want, CBH is what you're looking for.
The Role
Join our Albany Zone team as a Mechanical Apprentice and kickstart your career with hands-on training and expert mentorship, offering guidance from experienced Tradespeople who are committed to helping you succeed.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain practical skills and industry knowledge through on-the-job experience and formal education in mechanical systems, safety standards and regulations—all leading towards obtaining your Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
You may be located in Albany, Katanning or Lake Grace (and surrounding areas) to apply for this position.
Roster: 7 days on, 7 days off
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in diagnosing mechanical faults in plant and machinery
2. Support installation, maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, engines and other mechanical components
3. Learn and follow safety protocols and mechanical standards applicable to the workplace
4. Assist with preventive maintenance and routine inspections, including documentation and reporting of irregularities
5. Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manuals with supervision
6. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of tools, workshop and job sites
7. Attend and complete classroom-based training as part of the apprenticeship program
About You:
8. Enrolled or willing to enrol in a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent)
9. Commitment to workplace safety and learning
10. Current driver's licence
11. Open to working on location for rostered durations, including time away from home
12. Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in areas with high grain dust concentrations
Desirable
13. Previous exposure to a mechanical or workshop environment or completion of a pre-apprenticeship
14. Basic understanding of mechanical principles and troubleshooting
Why work with CBH?
A good bunch of people
We are powered by a good bunch of people who genuinely make CBH a good place to work. We are results-driven and focused on creating value, but it's our people at the heart, who make it possible.
Flexibility and work-life balance
We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know how important this is. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for moments that matter.
Work with meaning and future career opportunities
Our business is unique in that our impact is seen and felt by growers at local farm level, and on a global scale, as a significant contributor to the world's food supply. At CBH, you know who you are working for and why, and you can see the difference you make.
There are diverse opportunities for movement and growth across CBH, enabling you to progress your career.
CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including:
15. Health insurance for you and your immediate family
16. Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services
17. Ongoing training and development to reach your career goals
18. 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs
19. Employee assistance program.
20. 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
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 Thursday 27th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received prior.