2026 Livestock Career Development Program

Overview
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
Dubbo
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. 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 all part of ensuring 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 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 – 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.
Successful applicants will be offered a position in
November to commence the role
in February 2026
.
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
Applications
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 candidate\'s 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, however you can expect an update regarding the outcome of your application in written form.
Applications close 17:00pm (AEST) Sunday 28 September
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