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Your role

Graduates in this program will gain exposure to a multitude of produce (e.g. citrus and grapes, berries, avocados and bananas, mushrooms, tomatoes). Participants will get immersed in horticulture, agronomy, growing, harvesting, irrigation and/or safety and quality teams, allowing you to build a solid base for a strong career in horticulture.

As a Rotational Program Graduate, you will be working alongside a range of experienced members across different farms/locations, allowing you to experience a variety of produce and growing climates, and make a well-informed decision amongst the range of career paths that Costa provides.

About you

To qualify for the Rotational Graduate Program, you must:

• Be in your final year or recently finished a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. Of particular interest for Costa are degrees in: 
  • Agricultural Science
  • Horticulture
  • Agribusiness
  • Business, with an interest in agriculture
  • Science, with an interest in agriculture
• Hold a driver’s licence
• Have your own personal reliable transport 
• Be ready and willing to relocate and work in different sites during the program, most of which are regional locations.
• Be ready, willing, and available to commence the Graduate Program on 10 February 2025.

Benefits

People are the heart of Costa. Their employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, well-being, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect. If applicable, subsidised accommodation will be arranged by the company prior to commencement.

Training, development & rotations

Graduates will engage in an 18-month experience, encompassing three rotations across different produce categories and locations. The program offers a structured leadership and development training curriculum, access to managers and Costa executives, and exposure to various networks within the industry. Participants gain hands-on experience in multiple aspects of horticulture, agronomy, growing, harvesting, irrigation, and safety and quality teams, laying a strong foundation for a career in horticulture.

To learn more about the Costa Graduate Program, watch this video here.

Career progression

Upon successful completion of the program, individuals are likely to be well-positioned for an ongoing, permanent role at Costa.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• costagroup.com.au/grow-your-career/graduateprogram/
• costagroup.com.au/grow-your-career/visa-information/