2027 Livestock Career Development Program - Western VIC

Nutrien Ag Solutions; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Nutrien Day

Gender neutral parental leave

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Western VIC is launching its 2027 Livestock Career Development Program. This 24-month, permanent placement program provides in-depth exposure to livestock activities with on-the-ground training and mentoring.

Participants will gain valuable leadership and selling skills while completing an in-house Certificate in Livestock Marketing. The program offers varied experiences in saleyard and branch environments, with accelerated development, strong networking, and

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and succeed in the livestock industry.
• Excellent customer service and negotiation abilities.
• Willing to relocate for program duration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in four leadership and skill-building workshops.
• Receive on the ground training and mentoring.
• Work in saleyard and branch environments.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Education

Year 12

Job description

2027 Livestock Development Program East Region

Location: Western VIC

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 Solutions2027 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.

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.