Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced that applications for the 2024 Agronomy and Agribusiness Graduate Program are now open.
The 24-month program will have participants take part in four leadership and skill-building workshops, receive on-the-ground training, and have mentors assigned to them to provide ongoing support. The Graduate Program is based on a robust 70:20:10 learning model (70 per cent from job-related experiences, 20 per cent from interactions with others and 10 per cent from formal learning events).
The program also provides networking opportunities for professionals, as well as development opportunities for business owners to grow their businesses, or work in agribusiness through Nutrien, one of the world’s largest provider of crop inputs, services and solutions for farmers.
“Each year our graduate program is oversubscribed, attracting top talent from every corner of Australia,” Shelley Nolan, Senior Director for Nutrien’s Human Resources department, said. “In fact, we were recently recognised by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers and Grad Australia as the number one graduate employer in Australia for careers in the environment and agriculture sector.”
And Jade Taylor, an agronomist who works at Nutrien’s branch in Dorrigo in NSW, said that she loves working outside with farmers to find the best outcome suited to them and their enterprise to make them more productive and profitable.
“I also enjoy working within a great network that gives me access to knowledge and resources at my fingertips,” Taylor (pictured here with husband Lewis) said. “You don’t have to have a background in farming to work in the agriculture industry but as soon as you join, you’ll find you have a much greater understanding and appreciation for how our farmers feed and clothe the world, and that’s a pretty good reason to come to work each day.”
Nutrien reported that last year they welcomed almost 800 new people in roles right across the country.
“The race for talent is tight across all industries so we are focused on attracting a diverse workforce,” Nolan said. “Diversity in background, experience and ideas is how we can positively impact and support Australian farmers. Our talent efforts are backed by a strong focus on retention, they go hand-in-hand. Nutrien’s career planning and learning and development opportunities are key to ensuring employees have every opportunity to reach their full potential and continue to progress both professionally and personally.”
