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Elders

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2023 Agronomy Program null

Australia

Opportunity Expired

Are you passionate about a career in Agronomy? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the industry's experts?

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
10-20
Salary
AUD 65,000

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Veterinary Science

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
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We are looking for our next generation of Agronomists to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. 

We are seeking graduates wanting to pursue a career in agronomy to take part in a two-year tailored program designed to provide you with the opportunity to learn through working in the field with our experts. The program offers the opportunity to work in multiple locations, gain exposure and increase your knowledge in various cropping segments across Australia. You will have an opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of projects, products and technology and create a positive social impact in the communities in which we operate.

You will be supported by our experienced agronomists and technical leaders to develop the skills to provide growers with the latest in agricultural technology through a diverse range of crop protection products, seed, fertiliser and plant nutrition services through the provision of cutting-edge agronomic advice.

Learning opportunities

  • Attend and assist in the running of field days and farmer meetings, field demonstrations and trials with key suppliers
  • Work with experienced agronomists providing on-farm support and consultation as well as developing and implementing farm management and client management plans
  • Spend time in our iconic branches understanding our full range of products and working shoulder to shoulder with our rural products sales teams.
  • Build business-critical skills in sales and marketing, communication and decision making, financial budgeting, product forecasting, and inventory management.
  • Participate in dedicated training with your graduate cohort.

About you

  • Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related business discipline (essential)
  • Confident, self-starter, with a passion for agricultural production and rural communities
  • A willingness to roll up the sleeves of your iconic pink shirt to learn and be hands-on
  • Strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to relocate to various locations during the program

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
My role with Elders is as an Agronomist, I am out in the field most days, visiting and helping farmers with queries about their crops and pastures.

Diana George