2027 Livestock Career Development Program - Qld

Nutrien; Mareeba Shire, Roma; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nutrien Day

Parental leave policy

Wellbeing programs

Training & development

Job summary

Nutrien is offering a 24-month Livestock Career Development Program across East Region, with placements in Mareeba and Roma. Roles are on-site and permanent after program completion, targeting entry-level candidates who want to grow in livestock sales, customer service and relationship building.

Participants will gain hands-on training, workshops, and an in-house Certificate in Livestock Marketing, supported by mentors and diverse site experiences within saleyards and branches.

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion required.
• Commitment to learning and developing livestock industry knowledge.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Relocation willingness

Education

Year 12 completion

Job description

Location: Mareeba, QLD, AUS, 4880
| Roma, QLD, AUS, 4455

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Type: Full Time

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

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 – 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.