Grain and Oilseeds Commercial Trainee

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

Job Purpose and Impact

As a Grain and Oilseeds Commercial Trainee, you'll be part of a structured development program designed to build the skills, experience and commercial acumen needed for a successful long-term career in agribusiness and commodity trading. From day one, you'll join a team committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can learn, grow and make a meaningful contribution. Through rotations across three key areas of our Ag and Trading business, you'll gain hands-on exposure to Trading & Risk Management, Supply Chain & Execution, and Farmer Customer Services, developing a broad understanding of the Australian grain and oilseeds supply chain from farm to end-user.

Working alongside experienced traders, supply chain professionals and farmer-facing teams, you'll support analytics, commercial execution and customer engagement activities while building practical industry knowledge. This Melbourne based full-time opportunity also includes the possibility of a 3-4 month regional assignment, providing valuable firsthand exposure to our customers and operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Support market analysis by monitoring commodity prices, supply and demand fundamentals, trade flows, customer activity and industry trends.


• Assist with trading and risk management activities, including the preparation of market insights, data analysis and reporting to support commercial decision-making.


• Partner with the Supply Chain team to help ensure grains and oilseeds are delivered to customers safely, efficiently and on time.


• Work closely with Farmer Customer Services teams to support grain origination activities and build strong relationships with growers and industry stakeholders.


• Contribute to a range of commercial, operational and customer-focused projects while developing a broad understanding of the Australian grain and oilseeds supply chain.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Currently completing or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Agriculture or a related discipline.


• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders across teams, regions and time zones.


• Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of managing competing priorities while making sound decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic commercial environment.

At Cargill, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed, because we know that different perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that provides an accessible recruitment experience.  https://careers.cargill.com/diversity/

We provide a fast-paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Send us your CV and cover letter today.  
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