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Nutrien Ag Solutions

4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Livestock Career Development Program (Feb 2025)

various locations across Australia
Our program will provide the skills and training you need to be a future leader or technical expert within the Livestock Industry.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Apprenticeship or Traineeship
Number of Vacancies
10
Salary
AUD 58,000 - 68,000 / Year

Competitive Salary Packaging

Start Date
3 Feb 2025

Application dates

Applications Open
28 Jun 2024
Applications Close
27 Jul 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
Music
Performing Arts
Photography
Creative Arts (all other)
Animation, Visual Effects & Post Production
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
F
Food and Beverage Service
Butchery
Baking and Pastry-making
Cookery
Food Hygiene
Food & Hospitality (all other)
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
Personal Services (all other)
G
General Skills & Pathways
H
Anthropology
Geography
Classics
Criminology
Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies
International Development
Peace & Conflict
Refugees & Forced Migration
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History
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Literature
Linguistics
Translating & Interpreting
Librarianship & Curatorial Studies
Philosophy
Policy Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Social Work & Sociology
Theology & Comparative Religion
Humanities (all other)
Social Science (all other)
Liberal Arts
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
L
Justice & Law Enforcement
Commercial Law
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Family Law
International Law
Tax Law
Legal Studies
M
Audiology
Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
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Health Administration
Addiction Medicine
Anaesthesia
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Emergency Medicine
General Practice
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Administration
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Ophthalmology
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Palliative Medicine
Pathology
Physician
Psychiatry
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Radiation Oncology
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Rehabilitation Medicine
Sexual Health Medicine
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Surgery
Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Complementary Medicine
Aged Care Nursing
Community Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family & Child Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Nursing (all other)
Midwifery
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics
Paramedic Science
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Therapies
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Environmental Health
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Health Promotion
Human Movement
Indigenous Health
Public Health (all other)
Occupational Health & Safety
Radiography
Medical & Health Sciences (all other)
Medical Technology
Counselling
Psychology
P
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Construction Management
Property, Land & Real Estate
Quantity Surveying
Sustainable Development
Urban Design & Town Planning
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education
Tertiary Education
TESOL
Vocational Education & Training
T
Building
Carpentry
Heating, Ventilation & Cooling
Flooring, Plastering & Tiling
Plumbing & Gasfitting
Bricklaying & Stonemasonry
Electrical
Glass & Glazing
Landscaping & Horticulture
Automotive

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
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  • Go Further with your career at Nutrien Ag Solutions
  • Competitive salary package | Robust learning & development program
  • Regional centers across VIC, SA, NSW, QLD and WA 

Our Nutrien Ag Solutions 2025 Livestock Career Development program is designed for you to gain valuable experience in all aspects of the Livestock activity while completing an in-house Certificate in Livestock Marketing. 

Our 24-month program will see you will join other ambitious Livestock enthusiasts and see you involved in four leadership and skill-building workshops, receive on the ground training, and have mentors assigned to you to provide ongoing support. You will be hired as a full-time ongoing employee from day one; doing real work and delivering real results. 

Designed to broaden your knowledge of how the Livestock industry operates the 24-month program includes:

  • Accelerated learning opportunities to kick start your career within Livestock
  • Professional networking opportunities to allow you to socialize with your peers and leaders across the business
  • Placement mobility once the 24-month program concludes. You may be required to or have the opportunity to move locations all part of ensuring you get the most out of your experience with us.
  • Business skills – compliance, sales and client relationship building, communication, marketing and social media, understanding finance, problem solving and negotiation and leading and managing a team.
  • Livestock skills – next generation stock and station agency skills, livestock productivity, animal health and nutrition, Auctions Plus, auctioneering, wool technical and market requirements and emerging technology.

At the conclusion of the 24-month program, our Livestock Sales Trainee’s will continue to add value to our company and their relevant team in an ongoing fulltime capacity.

Benefits Program

We empower our people to own their work- and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Nutrien Ag Solutions employees with our Employee Value Proposition:

  • An attractive remuneration package | An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day | Gender neutral parental leave policy | A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development | Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network | Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future| Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions| Purchase Leave | Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars | A culture of learning!

Are you ready to grow your career with Nutrien Ag Solutions?

To be considered for the 2025 Livestock Career Development Program you will have a strong desire to learn and succeed in the Livestock industry, excellent customer service skills and strong negotiation abilities. 

 In addition you will demonstrate: 

  • You will demonstrate a willingness to learn, a proactive approach, strong communication skills and a passion for agriculture.
  • You will be able to demonstrate customer service, problem solving and leadership capabilities.
  • Completion of Year 12
  • Minimum of at least 24 months working in ideally the Livestock Industry or otherwise Agricultural industry.
  • Current motor vehicle license

Successful applicants will commence the role in February 2025.

Applications must include;

  • Copy of your CV
  • Cover letter outlining your passion for agriculture and how you relate to our company values of safety and integrity (one page)

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

If you want a career that makes a difference, then come work with us at Nutrien where your purpose for coming to work every day is real and impactful – Going Further for Australian Farmers.

Our Livestock Sales Trainees grow their careers here through unique opportunities across every corner of Australia, and globally. We’re the world’s largest provider of crop inputs, services and solutions working across so many diverse sectors. 

Every day we make an impact and help build a more sustainable and profitable farming industry. We’re a local employer, with a local heartbeat, and global resources. So, you’ll know you’re part of something meaningful because you’ll be connected to the communities that you know so well, making a difference to the lives of our customers and suppliers.

If you’ve never thought about the agriculture industry, it’s time to explore opportunities you’ve never dreamed of while making a real difference. So, come join us.

In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, it may be a requirement for candidate's being considered to complete a pre-employment background and medical check as part of the recruitment process for eligible roles. All candidates being considered will be required to complete a visa entitlement check to ensure legal rights to work in Australia are in line with the position.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be verbally contacted, however, you can expect an update regarding the outcome of your application in written form.

Applications close July, head to our website for further information.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
F
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
G
General Skills & Pathways
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
The graduate program has been amazing, so far I am halfway through the program but have loved the opportunity to travel and learn more about the business and make friends with other grads within the company.

Claudia Gruber

  • Graduate stories
The graduate program has been amazing, so far I am halfway through the program but have loved the opportunity to travel and learn more about the business and make friends with other grads within the company.

Claudia Gruber

  • Graduate stories
There is a lot to learn, especially at the beginning. Once you start to find your footing, you begin to appreciate how everything works and how it’s all interconnected.

Lily Tu

  • Graduate stories
There is a lot to learn, especially at the beginning. Once you start to find your footing, you begin to appreciate how everything works and how it’s all interconnected.

Lily Tu

  • Graduate stories
The graduate program has been amazing, so far I am halfway through the program but have loved the opportunity to travel and learn more about the business and make friends with other grads within the company.

Claudia Gruber

  • Graduate stories
The graduate program has been amazing, so far I am halfway through the program but have loved the opportunity to travel and learn more about the business and make friends with other grads within the company.

Claudia Gruber

  • Graduate stories
There is a lot to learn, especially at the beginning. Once you start to find your footing, you begin to appreciate how everything works and how it’s all interconnected.

Lily Tu

  • Graduate stories
There is a lot to learn, especially at the beginning. Once you start to find your footing, you begin to appreciate how everything works and how it’s all interconnected.

Lily Tu