2027 Livestock Career Development Program - QLD

Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia; Maranoa Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Nutrien Day - extra leave

Gender-neutral parental leave

Flexible and engaging development env.

Community partnership opportunities

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia invites top talent to join the 2027 Livestock Career Development Program in Southwest Queensland. This two-year, permanent program blends on-the-ground training with leadership workshops, and includes an in-house Certificate in Livestock Marketing.

Participants will rotate between saleyard and branch environments, supported by mentors and senior livestock staff to develop selling, customer service, and relationship-building skills for a future leadership or

Qualifications

• Year 12 completed.
• Minimum 24 months within the agricultural industry, ideally livestock.
• Willingness to relocate during or after the program.
• Australian or NZ citizen or permanent resident; visa holders not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in four leadership and skill-building workshops.
• Receive on-the-ground training with mentors.
• Work in saleyard and branch environments; learn selling and relationship-building techniques.
• Opportunity for placement mobility after the 24-month program concludes.
• Gain exposure to business skills, compliance, finance, and leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Education

Year 12 completed

Certificate in Livestock Marketing

Job description

2027 Livestock Development Program East Region

• Locations: Southwest Queensland
• Competitive salary package | Robust learning & development program
• Successful candidates to start in February 2027

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.

About the program

Our Nutrien Ag Solutions 2027 Livestock Career Development program will provide the skills and training you need to be a future leader or technical expert within the Livestock Industry. The program is designed for top talent to gain valuable experience in all aspects of the Livestock activity while completing an in-house Certificate in Livestock Marketing.

During the 24-month program (roles are all permanent), all Livestock Trainees will be involved in four leadership and skill-building workshops, receive on-the-ground training, and have mentors assigned to you to provide ongoing support. As a part of our Livestock Career Development Program, you’ll have the opportunity to work in both saleyard and branch environments, being mentored and guided by our experienced livestock employees and leaders, learning effective selling and relationship building techniques.

What to expect

• 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 to ensure 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.

Who are we looking for

To be considered for the 2027 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:

• Successful completion of Year 12
• Worked successfully for a minimum of 24 months within the Agricultural industry, ideally within Livestock.
• Be willing to relocate at the conclusion or throughout the program.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident – please note that temporary VISA holders are not eligible for this program.
• Be vaccinated or willing to receive the Q Fever vaccination
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to learn, strong communication and problem-solving skills and leadership potential.
• Genuine interest and desire to work and learn about the Livestock Industry.

Benefits Program

• 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 – purchase additional annual leave at the beginning of each calendar year
• Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars
• A culture of learning!

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.

Applications close 23:59pm Sun 4 October 2026