Costa Group Graduate Intake

Costa offers Graduate Programs which aim to develop leaders of the future by providing an intensive hands-on and educational experience across key produce groups, departments, locations or functions over a 12 to 18-month period.

In our Rotational Graduate Program, individuals will participate in three rotations across different regions and business categories, and will gain exposure to a multitude of produce (e.g. citrus and grapes, berries, avocados and bananas, mushrooms, tomatoes). Participants will become immersed in our horticulture, agronomy, growing, harvesting, irrigation and/or safety and quality teams, enabling them to build a solid base for a strong career in horticulture.

In our Category Graduate Program, individuals will gain different experiences and/or rotations within one function or produce category, whilst being provided with the opportunity to explore different career options. Upon successful completion of the Category Graduate Program, individuals are likely to be well positioned to take on an ongoing position within the specific produce group or function.

Specialised Graduate Positions are ongoing graduate roles in one of Costa’s key talent growing hubs. As a specialised graduate, individuals are likely to kick-off their career with a dedicated set of responsibilities – under the guidance of experienced staff members.

Hands-on training on our farms coupled with leadership and development training make our Graduate Programs and positions an opportunity not to be missed. By being a part of Costa’s graduate intake, individuals can accelerate their career and gain exposure to opportunities for networking across different categories and regions with unprecedented access to senior leaders and guide for development.

As part of the Graduate Intake, individuals will be provided with:

• A permanent, fixed term 12-month or 18-month contract with competitive salary
• A work phone, laptop and uniform
• For program graduates: subsidised self-contained accommodation (where applicable)
• Professional leadership development workshops
• Orientation meetings and business updates from senior management
• Opportunity to complete courses and gain relevant accreditation e.g. ChemCert
• For program graduates: expectation for permanent offer upon successful completion of the program.

What we look for in our graduates

We look for graduates who demonstrate Costa’s core values of determination, accountability, passion, respect and sincerity. We also look for the future leaders of Costa. To qualify 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 agri/horticulture
• Science, with an interest in agri/horticulture 
• Human Resources

Apply now

Applications for the 2025 Graduate Intake open in July 2024, with jobs starting in Feb 2025.

View our vacancies below.  Interested applicants can apply for their preferred position and indicate other positions they would like to be considered for.