Early Careers Specialist

Fixed Term Contract - to September 2026, parental leave position

About the role

Elders National Early Careers program is looking for someone to continue to lead, shape and further develop our program, to ensure we maintain a best-in-class standard. This opportunity will support the full lifecycle of our Early Careers program, ensuring Elders attracts and retains the best talent by providing an exceptional candidate experience and development opportunities.

This is a role for someone who is passionate about guiding people at the start of their careers while also bringing strong program management and stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be a key connector between early careers employees, leaders, and external partners, making sure the program creates lasting impact for individuals and the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the way - take ownership of the Early Careers program, from recruitment and onboarding through to rotations, learning initiatives, and evaluation.
• Be a mentor and guide - support program participants with coaching and care that builds confidence, capability, and wellbeing at the start of their careers.
• Grow strong connections - partner with stakeholders across the business, as well as external partners, to build lasting relationships and opportunities.
• Unlock potential - work closely with managers, mentors, and program coaches to ensure participants have meaningful learning and development experiences.
• Shine a spotlight - help promote the program and showcase its impact, attracting high-quality early career talent into the business.
• Grow - track program outcomes, share insights, and champion ideas for continuous improvement.
• Shape the future workforce - manage program budgets and align intakes with workforce planning needs to support long-term business success.

About you

You're passionate about shaping early career pathways and bring both the people skills to inspire and support emerging talent, and the Human Resource expertise to manage activities from recruitment through to development and evaluation.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A genuine passion for early careers and the confidence to champion the program across the business.
• A degree in Human Resource Management (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• Strong project management skills-comfortable managing multiple priorities, timelines, and budgets.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage, influence, and inspire.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to find practical solutions to challenges.
• Previous experience managing graduate, internship, or early careers programs (or similar) and/or experience in learning or Organisational Development roles will be highly regarded.

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information please email or visit our careers page.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.