Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions Graduate Programs & Internships
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 - growing our world from the ground up.
Our people grow their careers here through unique opportunities across every corner of Australia, and globally. We’re the world’s largest provider of crop inputs, services and solutions working across so many diverse sectors.
Every day we make an impact and help build a more sustainable and profitable farming industry. We’re a local employer, with a local heartbeat, and global resources. So you’ll know you’re part of something meaningful because you’ll be connected to the communities that you know so well, making a difference to the lives of our customers and suppliers.
If you’ve never thought about the agriculture industry it’s time to explore opportunities you’ve never dreamed of while making a real difference. So, come join us.
Recruitment Process
At Nutrien Ag Solutions, when we say you’re empowered to be your best self, we mean it. On your graduate journey at Nutrien, your career is in your own hands - you have the accountability and autonomy to go as far as you’re willing. As a graduate, you’ll be part of an organisation that takes pride in its work and is driven by making a meaningful difference to create better communities and feed the world.
We have launched our 2025 Graduate Program with three streams available for you to consider – Agronomy, Agribusiness and Corporate, so no matter whether you have studied agribusiness, ag science, IT, Finance or Business, we have the unique career experience for you! Applications will close on Friday June 14th. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link and follow the instructions to apply or head to our website for more information.
WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS?
- Application: We will advertise our Graduate Programs for 4 weeks before commencing the recruitment process so please don’t be disheartened if you don’t hear from us immediately.
- Phone Interview: All applicants will be reviewed, and selected candidates will progress to a virtual interview in July with a member of our Talent Attraction Team. You can expect these interviews to go for about 30 minutes.
- Final Interview: Short-listed candidates will proceed to a final round interview in July with key stakeholders within our business relevant to your role. This interview will be held either face-to-face or virtually and will last for approximately 1 hour.
- Due Diligence: Selected applicants will be progressed to pre-employment reference checks, background checks* and VEVO (visa) checks.
- Offer: Successful graduates will be offered a position in June 2024, to commence the role in February 2025.
*Our corporate Graduates (IT & Finance) will have job focussed online assessment instead of the phone interview stage.
WHAT DOES A SUCCESSFUL NUTRIEN GRADUATE LOOK LIKE?
You need to have completed a Diploma, Bachelor degree (or higher qualification) for our Agronomy stream before the start of the 2025 program in Ag Science or a related field, and a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher qualification) for all other Graduate streams in either Agribusiness, Finance, Communications, Human Resources, Business Management, Technology or a related degree. If you aren't sure if this program is relevant to you, please reach out to careers@nutrien.com.au.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a willingness to learn, strong communication skills, problem solving skills and leadership potential.
Experience in the agriculture industry is not required, however we are keen to speak to those that have a genuine interest in learning more about the industry.
Remuneration & Career Growth
WHAT ARE THE PERKS?
- Accelerated learning opportunities
- Opportunity to work for an organisation voted as a top employer of choice by ‘Great Places to Work’ two years in a row
- Work for the #1 Graduate Employer for Agriculture & Environments and a Top 100 Graduate Employer for all industries as recognised by AAGE & Grad Australia (Prosple)
- Travel (100% funded by Nutrien) within Australia (regional and metropolitan)
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
- Largest and most diverse agribusiness globally with a local heartbeat- all investments in the Australian business 100% supports Aussie Farmers
- Professional networking opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
- Work experience prior to commencement
- Promotion from graduate at the end of the program including remuneration and title change plus other benefits
- Competitive starting salary that is reviewed on an annual basis
- Localised benefits and rewards so that whether you work in metro or rural Australia the benefits are relevant to you. You’ll be inspired, knowing we’re invested in you.
Graduate Reviews
- The network at Nutrien is outstanding. Being in contact with Agronomists from all over the state/country makes the job very interesting.
- The support, resources, and investment they provide us as graduates. You feel valued in the company.
- Level of Training provided is very high standard and they always find ways to invest in future talent.
- The amount of knowledge I have gained about the agricultural industry and the agricultural supply chain. Also, the great people within the business.
- The support network which encourages me to learn and progress my career with the support of mentors and training.
- Being such a big company, the communication can sometimes not be the greatest, but most of the time it is good.
- The pay is monthly which can take time to get used to.
- Sometimes the expectations are unclear.
- A large company with multiple business units that can internally compete.
Jobs & Opportunities
- Major cities and regional communities across Australia.