Livestock Trainee

Trainee Livestock Agent 

Want a Livestock Career Development program that will provide the skills and training needed to prepare future Livestock agents within our business?

• Gain valuable experience working on the job with our experienced agents.

• Structured program combining all aspects of the livestock business.

• Participate in 4, 1 week, leadership and skill building workshops, across 4 states over 2 years with other ambitious Livestock enthusiasts.  

Platinum Livestock & Real Estate (PLRE) is a significant industry participant in the South Australian Livestock marketplace and is a Joint Venture (JV) between Private Investors and Nutrien Ag Solutions. PLRE is an independent organization providing high quality services and products to our extensive customer & client base. Nutrien Ag Solutions, our JV partner, is the world’s largest provider of crop nutrients and inputs and is a leading, global presence in Agricultural products and services. 

From our South Australian base, PLRE (including our SAL business) is supported by and interacts with an extensive network, including a strong relationship with the Platinum Ag Services business, and the Nutrien network. Our Real Estate business creates a further connection with our Rural and Regional clients.

Platinum Livestock’s (including our SAL business) independent market position, market coverage and access to a broad cross section of livestock demand, combined with the various strengths of our team and our JV partners global market strength, create a tremendous opportunity for the right person to grow and develop to be an agent in the SA Livestock industry.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to a mentor livestock agent, and liaising with the General Manager, our program aims to prepare you for a career as a livestock agent within our organisation. The program, includes:​​​​​​

• Accelerated learning opportunities working day to day with our experienced agents to kick start your journey, to a role as an agent, within the Livestock industry.

• Involved across the entire PLRE business and related entities, working across various regions with different agents.

• Exposure to, and opportunities to participate and learn Livestock skills – next generation stock and station agency skills, Auctions Plus, auctioneering, wool technical and market requirements and emerging industry technologies and programs.

• Hands on opportunities working with clients and customers directly and in our various saleyard operations across SA.

• Business skills –sales and client relationship building, communication, marketing and social media, exposure to finance products, livestock administration activities and requirements, and working as part of a team.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have a

• Passion for the livestock industry and agriculture in general
• A strong desire to learn, and succeed in the livestock industry
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Exceptional client and customer experiences
• Desire to build a career and business in livestock agenting

 In addition, you will have:

• Completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Preferably completed or are actively involved in post-secondary school program or tertiary study (not a pre-requisite)
• Minimum of at least 24 months working in ideally the Livestock Industry or otherwise Agricultural industry.
• Current motor vehicle license

Why work for us? 

• A competitive remuneration package. 
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development.
• Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future. 
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions and aspirations.
• A culture of learning. 

We’re invested in you

We have a strong culture of empowerment where your career is in your own hands - you have the accountability and autonomy to go as far as you’re willing. And we genuinely care about you, with safety our number one priority. If it’s not safe, we don’t do it. We always act with integrity.

Apply today!

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with our policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.