Timing is right for a career in agriculture
17 November 2021, Australia: Speaking ahead of National Ag Day, 19th November 2021, Nutrien Ag Solutions Managing Director Rob Clayton says there’s dozens of jobs available in ag, ripe for the picking.
This year we have recruited just under 800 people across the organisation and almost half of those roles have been filled by women.
Mr Clayton says their recruitment efforts are focused on addressing the changing skillsets required by the Australian agriculture industry.
“Technology, data and digital tools represent the next frontier for agriculture, so it’s no surprise that our Digital team has experienced the biggest growth in new roles and opportunities this year. Our Digital experts are developing the tools to better connect the people, processes, products and information that will help our farmers succeed,” says Mr Clayton.
“I don’t think the ag industry is at risk of ‘The Great Resignation’, in fact we are seeing an increase in professionals choosing to pursue a career in agriculture who are attracted to the industry’s innovation, commitment to sustainably feed the world and the positive outlook working in such an essential industry.
“Our graduate programs continue to attract the top talent from across the country – we had more than 250 applications for our 2022 Agronomy Graduate Program and the same strong response for our Livestock Trainee Program which we are currently recruiting for.
“This year we also launched new IT and Agribusiness Graduate Programs, and shortly we will announce opportunities to join Nutrien Water in our Irrigation Apprenticeships.
“We are also proud to support the passionate and innovative future faces of agriculture through our partnership with AgForce’s new Young Producers’ Council and our support of Student Horizons which brings students to regional Australia to experience firsthand the career paths available in agriculture,” says Mr Clayton.
Animal Production Specialist Sarah Halleen joined the Nutrien Ag Solutions Toowoomba Branch in August 2021.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to work in agriculture and take on the challenges that come with producing food and fibre for a growing population,” says Miss Halleen.
Working in the field as an Animal Production Specialist allows me to live and work in my dream job helping communities and producers achieve amazing things.
“There is a buzz in ag at the moment – most farmers are experiencing a really good season, we are seeing high yields and strong commodity prices, and the industry is widely recognised as an essential industry – now is definitely the time to consider a career in ag,” says Miss Halleen.
