Graduate Program - Farming Ops 2025

Your career in Agriculture can start here......At Altora Ag we are seeking graduates to join our farming operations graduate opportunity. This 24-month rotational program will see you working predominantly in the field with our experienced farm teams, and you will be working with other graduate and early career agronomists across the cropping cycle. From sowing, to managing pests and harvest there is never a dull moment on farm. 

Your operating base will be in the Riverina, and you will be assigned a role with one of our experienced Farm Managers.  You will work closely with our established team of farming operators and in your second-year rotation you will have an opportunity to work either in a different part of the country or another part of our support operations areas - perhaps our grain storage and handling team, or our logistics operations. 

What would you be working on?

• Operating and maintain farm machinery, including tractors, forklifts, sprayers, and other equipment.
• Assisting with planting, harvesting, and other farm operations as required.
• Working on some of our leading-edge technology for operations of the farm and data management.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed and communicate any concerns to management.

What benefits can you expect with this role 

• An attractive remuneration package.
• A supportive, flexible, and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development.
• Participate in community partnerships across our network.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Wellbeing - Flu shots, wellbeing sessions & webinars.
• An opportunity to get some operational experience during harvest with our teams during harvest.
• A great team culture with a focus on respect, learning and growth. 

What will you bring to the role?

• Have recently completed a bachelor's degree, in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Science or related discipline OR currently completing final year.
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in Operations.
• Be prepared to be flexible in where you are prepared to reside.
• Be committed to growing a business through adding value to our clients and demonstrate an ability to deliver awesome customer service.
• Have strong problem-solving skills.
• Be enthusiastic, positive and willing to roll your sleeves up to get the job done.
• Be patient and committed to developing your commercial skills and confidence.