2026 Livestock Career Development Program

2026 Livestock Development Program - Ballarat

Go Further with your career at Nutrien Ag Solutions. Competitive salary package | Robust learning & development program. Successful candidates to start in January 2026.

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.

Based at our Ballarat branch, our Nutrien Ag Solutions 2026 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. 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.

• Accelerated learning opportunities to kick start your career within Livestock
• Professional networking opportunities with peers and leaders across the business
• Placement mobility after the 24-month program concludes. You may be required to or have the opportunity to move locations as part of maximizing your experience
• 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

To be considered for the 2026 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 – temporary VISA holders are not eligible
• 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

Successful applicants will be offered a position in November to commence the role in February 2026.

We empower our people to own their work and our employees are our competitive advantage. Our Employee Value Proposition includes:

• An attractive remuneration package
• An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day
• Gender neutral parental leave policy
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that supports 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

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)

In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions' policies, it will be a requirement for candidates being considered to complete a pre-employment background and medical check as part of the recruitment process for eligible roles. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be verbally contacted; you can expect an update regarding the outcome of your application in written form. Applications close 17:00 (AEST) Sunday 28 September.