Req ID:  31892
 

Job Description:
 

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

If you want a career that makes a difference, come work with us at Nutrien, where your purpose every day is real and impactful — Going Further for Australian farmers.

We're a local employer with a local heartbeat, backed by global resources. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

About our opportunity:   

Commencing in February 2027, our Graduate Research Agronomy stream will focus on Plant Nutrition & Innovation and will provide you with the skills and training to become a future technical expert in agronomy, with a strong focus on research, development and product extension (rather than a traditional agronomy advisory pathway). You will work closely with the Loveland team, Farm Services and Network Agronomists to support research and extension priorities, helping to generate, analyse and communicate technical data that supports evidence-based agronomic recommendations and product innovation.  

We're the world's largest provider of crop inputs, services and solutions working across so many diverse sectors.?Our graduates grow their careers here through unique opportunities across every corner of Australia.  

Our 24-month program will see you join a cohort of other ambitious graduates and see you involved in four leadership and skill-building workshops, receive on-the-ground training, and have three mentors assigned to you to provide ongoing support. The Graduate Program is based on a robust learning model and will see you adding value as a full-time ongoing employee from day one; doing real work and delivering real results.  

What our Program offers: 

• Accelerated learning opportunities to kick start your career in agriculture 
• Professional networking ortunitieppos: our program provides you with the opportunity to socialise and travel interstate. You will be exposed to four skill-building workshops across the two years.  
• Professional development opportunities to grow your business, communication, problem-solving and data-analysis skills 
• Support from business and industry leaders to develop personally and professionally. You will be assigned mentors and buddies from the business.  
• Placement mobility once the 24-month program concludes. You may be required to move locations: all part of ensuring you get the most out of your experience with us 

What you'll need to be successful: 

At Nutrien, we understand that everyone is unique and has a different background. To be considered for our program you will need:  

• Graduated prior to the commencement of the 2027 program, or no longer than 3 years ago, with a minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, Ag Science, or a relevant field. 
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and a passion for agriculture. 
• You will be able to demonstrate customer service, problem solving, and leadership capabilities. 
• As this is a permanent position with Nutrien, candidates are required to have permanent ongoing working rights within Australia to be considered for this position. 

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  
• Relocation allowance for candidates moving away from home  
• Tools of trade vehicle 
• 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 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) 
• Copy of Academic transcript 

Successful applicants will be offered a position in July/August 2026, to commence the role in February 2027. 

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.  

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. 

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) Friday 5th June 

Apply today!