Applications Now Open
Applications for the next intake are open.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume before 5pm Monday 31 July 2017.
We’re looking for people who have a passion for agriculture, as well as having:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivation
- Work ethic
- A desire to build a long terms sales career with Elders in the livestock, wool or livestock production advice industry
As successful candidates will be required to relocate throughout the Elders national network, those best suited will have worked away from home for a minimum of 6 months prior to applying.
Trainees who successfully complete the program are given the opportunity to apply for permanent livestock, wool, or livestock production advice roles with Elders.
To find out more about the Elders Traineeship Program, please contact traineeships@elders.com.au.
The Elders traineeship program has been specifically designed by our experienced sales staff, ensuring it provides practical and realistic training to trainee stock and station agents.
The program focuses on developing skills and knowledge through valuable hands-on experience, online learning programs, and face-to-face workshops concentrating on all aspects of agency and agriculture business facilitation including livestock, livestock production advice, wool industry and seasonal trading and finance.
This traineeship is designed for people looking to build a long term sales career with Elders in the livestock, wool or livestock production advice industry.
Elders Traineeship Program Video
The 18 month traineeship provides in-depth understanding of:
- The Elders way of working with clients and how we work to deliver value to their business
- The legislation we must comply with
- The systems we use to carry out our business effectively and efficiently
- How to prepare and select stock and wool for sale
- How to deliver marketing options and industry information to farmers and graziers
- How to create a network of contacts to build a long and rewarding career with Elders
Upon successful completion, trainees will have a broad understanding of Elders, the Australian agricultural, livestock and wool industry, as well as a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate IV in Agriculture.
The Elders trainee program has been recognised as a finalist at the 2015 and 2016 Australian Training Awards in the Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award category.
We are proud to be recognised as a national leader in workforce development and skills provision.
Testimonials
“ I’ve found this to be the best experience…..You learn so much off so many people.
Looking back on my time now as a trainee it certainly has been the best decision I’ve made”
“I think the Elders traineeship is best thing I have done”
“anyone who is serious about becoming an agent should consider this program as it exposes you to all aspects of the industry as well as exposing you to industry experts”
“I think the broad experiences and opportunities that the trainees have access to is second to none.”
“ The trainee program that I have been a part of is one of the best ones running Australia wide. The best part of the program is moving around and meeting new people. This helps you see and experience parts of the business that you would not have had the opportunity to learn without moving.”
“The Elders trainee program is set up for you to succeed and the Elders people are there to help you through the program. The past year of the traineeship has gone very fast, and I learn something new every day. I have been based at some very different branches. The practical hands on learning has made this course extremely rewarding. The mentors that guide you through makes you appreciate the company and all the hard work they put towards trainees. It is a big learning curve and there isn’t a day that you don’t learn anything.”
“The traineeship prepared me for my current role by offering me experience in many different places and situations. I was given the opportunity to learn many aspects of the business from various people with different skill sets. The workshops and other training courses that the traineeship provided me were invaluable in getting me ready for my current position. I would strongly suggest anyone with a keen interest in making a career in this industry to apply for a position as this traineeship has been the most rewarding experience of my life”
“The Trainee program in my eyes is great, young people are able to work with experienced people in the business, get to meet a massive network of people, and get the training that they need to be a good agent.”
“After finishing high school I spent a year working at Iffley station and from there I worked at Charlton feedlot for nearly 2 years before applying for an Elders Traineeship.
I am originally from Bairnsdale but have now enjoyed spending time in Mareeba and am now based in far-north Queensland at Charters Towers. I am really enjoying the work and the guidance from the team at Elders.”
