Costa Graduate Program - Rotational Program Graduate
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We’re Costa. Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. From our farms to your door, we nurture our fruit and vegetables every step of the journey. We have operations in more than 60 rural and regional communities across Australia and in China and Morocco. Our produce includes avocados, bananas, berries, citrus, grapes, mushrooms and tomatoes.
We're seeking enthusiastic graduates from a range of disciplines to join Costa as part of our 2025 Graduate intake!
About Costa’s Graduate Programs and Roles
All graduates joining the ’25 intake automatically enrol in a development program, which aims to train and develop leaders of the future. As a cohort, you will be provided with hands-on and educational experience across the Costa Group. The program also offers unprecedented access to senior leaders to mentor and guide your course work.
The three options for graduate roles are as follows:
· Rotational Graduate Program Positions: 18-month duration, comprised of 3 x 6-month rotations in 3 different produce categories at different locations.
· Category Graduate Program Positions: 12-18 month duration, comprised of different experiences and/or rotations within one function or produce category.
· Specialised Graduate Positions: these are ongoing graduate positions in some of the key talent growing hubs in our organisation.
About this position
Graduates in the Rotational Program enter into an 18 month long experience, comprised of 3 rotations in 3 different produce categories at different locations. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals are likely to be well positioned for an ongoing, permanent role at Costa.
Graduates in this program will gain exposure in a multitude of produce (e.g. citrus and grapes, berries, avocados and bananas, mushrooms, tomatoes). Participants will get immersed in our 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.
Your Opportunity
- Benefit from a structured leadership and development training program
- Gain access to managers and Costa executives
- Play a central role in producing premium quality fruit and vegetables
- Exposure to networks across the industry.
We care for our people
Successful applicants will receive a fixed-term 18-month contract with a competitive salary.
If applicable, subsidised accommodation will be arranged by the company prior to commencement. During and upon the completion of the Graduate Program you will be eligible to apply for permanent roles which may arise within Costa.
People are the heart of Costa. Our 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.
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.
Program Timing and Process
Applications for the 2025 Graduate Intake close on 15 August 2024. The selection process will consist of video submissions, psychometric assessments and (virtual) interviews.
More information about the Costa Graduate Programs and Positions is available here: https://costagroup.com.au/grow-your-career/graduateprogram/
- Job type:Graduate Jobs
- Disciplines:Agriculture, Environment, Food Technology, Horticulture, Research...
- Work rights:Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen
- Locations:Regional New South...
- POSITION START DATE
Feb 2025 (approx)
- Closing Date:30th Jul 2024, 10:00 pm
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