Elders is one of the most recognised names and most trusted brands in Australian agriculture. An ASX listed company, we’re honoured to have been helping Australian farmers and their communities since 1839, working towards a fairer, more productive, profitable and sustainable future.
Why choose Elders?
Accepting a role with Elders, means you will be joining a team that nurtures talent, grows futures and thrives with your success.
With over 600 locations across Australia including a head office in Adelaide and corporate offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and over 3,000 employees nationally, you will be backed by a team ready to support and grow your career.
We also value community. Both the spirit of community within the workplace and supporting the community in which we live and work. Clients are so much more than just customers, they’re your neighbour, your netball/footy coach, your mate and you’re the one they can turn to for help when they need it.
Working at Elders
The roles and places you can work for Elders vary enormously, but we share one set of values, many benefits and unite to form a strong alliance powered by the famous pink shirt.
The behaviour of every person in the business contributes to our culture. Holding each other accountable to our One Elders values makes this a workplace we are all proud to be a part of.
Our values are
I show integrity when I:
- am honest, fair and ethical in all my interactions
- live the One Elders values and stand by our Code of Conduct
- ensure that nothing is so important that it can’t be done safely
- take pride in the pink shirt and protect Elders’ image
- treat others how I like to be treated
- admit my mistakes, learn from them and ask for help when needed
- stand up and speak up when I see something that’s not right
- follow all Elders requirements and policy.
I show accountability when I:
- take ownership for results - my own, my teams’ and Elders’ overall
- take responsibility for my actions
- am diligent in following up and following through
- help others within the Elders team with coaching, training and support
- share information to encourage an understanding of Elders and its financial results
- am focussed on outcomes and measuring results
- give honest, open and constructive feedback
- contribute to zero harm within Elders.
I show teamwork when I:
- show respect for everyone’s contribution
- use the strength of the team
- contribute to working together to achieve goals
- treat others fairly regardless of their background or position
- look out for my team mates
- share information and knowledge to help others
- step up and show leadership when dealing with poor performance
- give credit where it’s due
- bubild trust through two-way communication.
I show customer value when I:
- create solutions where Elders wins, the customer wins and the community wins
- keep it real by being authentic
- create meaningful connections
- show pride in the pink shirt, my appearance and level of professionalism
- understand Elders’ products and offerings and create referral opportunities
- listen, act and follow up
- am a proud advocate for Elders in my local community
- match the level of service to the value of our customer and their business needs.
I show innovation when I:
- am open to new ideas
- approach change as a positive
- support ideas and technologies that improve our business
- seek to understand the reasons for change
- ensure change is adding value and free from unintended consequences
- make decisions that have the long-term in mind
- flex, adapt and experiment
- help Elders to stay ahead of the game.
Diverse roles for a diverse workforce
We value the lived experience that diverse backgrounds bring to the workplace and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment.
While agriculture is proudly our primary focus, we offer a wide variety of roles, from livestock handlers and agronomists to branch managers. From insurance professionals to real estate agents and property managers. We also offer corporate roles such as tertiary qualified accountants, marketing and IT specialists with opportunities right across Australia.
Early Careers Program
We offer a suite of early career programs across a number of fields, designed for the next generation of professionals. Providing varied experiences across the Elders network, it's a great way to begin your path towards becoming a future leader in your chosen industry.
Our programs are: