2026 Livestock Career Development Program

Overview
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.
About the program
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.
What to expect
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
Who we're looking for
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
.
Benefits
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
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.
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