Overview:
At Costa, we're focused on helping feed a growing population through
innovation, sustainability and world-class fresh produce.
As Australia's
leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, we combine
scientific knowledge, practical farming expertise and continuous improvement to
grow premium produce enjoyed by customers across Australia and around the
world.
Costa's Citrus business is committed to producing healthy,
high-performing crops while continually improving fruit quality, productivity
and environmental sustainability.
Agronomy plays a critical role in achieving
these outcomes through informed decision-making, innovation and a deep
understanding of crop performance.
We are seeking a motivated graduate to join our Citrus team in Emerald,
Queensland.
Emerald offers the best of both worlds.
You'll gain
hands-on experience within one of Costa's established citrus operations while
becoming part of a welcoming regional community.
It's a place where graduates
can take on meaningful responsibility, develop technical expertise and build
long-term careers in agriculture.
This is a permanent full time graduate opportunity where you'll combine
structured development with practical experience across crop production,
irrigation, nutrition, pest and disease management, agronomic trials and
continuous improvement activities.
Working
alongside experienced agronomists and farm leaders, you'll gain exposure to the
decisions, observations and technical expertise that influence crop performance, fruit quality and sustainable production outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in an environment
where science, innovation and sustainable farming practices contribute directly
to crop performance while developing the skills, experience and credibility
needed to build a long-term career within Costa.
About
this position:
As a Graduate - Agronomy, you'll build experience across crop
production, agronomic programs and technical field-based activities while
developing a practical understanding of how high-performing citrus crops are
grown and managed.
One day you may be monitoring crop health,



irrigation performance or
pest management activities, while another may involve supporting field trials,
analysing crop data or working alongside agronomists to evaluate production
outcomes.
This variety provides valuable exposure to the science and
decision-making that underpin successful horticultural production.
You will gain exposure to:
Crop production and agronomic management practices
Irrigation, nutrition and soil management
Pest, disease and crop health monitoring
Agronomic field trials and innovation projects
Data collection, analysis and crop forecasting
Fruit quality and harvest planning activities
Sustainable farming practices and continuous improvement
initiatives
Cross-functional collaboration across Agronomy, Farm Operations and
Technical teams
Practical decision-making within a large-scale horticultural
business
Why
Join Us?
We care for our people.
People are
the heart of Costa.
Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and
conditions in the industry.
From competitive pay to health, wellbeing 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.
As a graduate with Costa, you'll automatically be enrolled in our
Graduate Development Program, designed to develop future leaders and innovators
across our business.
You'll gain exposure to senior leaders, technical experts
and fellow graduates while building practical skills in a real-world
agricultural environment.
You'll also benefit from:
Structured graduate development and leadership training
Exposure to large-scale citrus production and agronomic programs
Mentoring from experienced agronomists and technical specialists




Hands-on involvement in crop performance and innovation initiatives
Practical experience with agronomic trials and field-based
decision-making
Exposure to sustainable farming and production practices
Meaningful work that contributes to the future of Australian food
production
A pathway to build a long-term career within Costa
About
you:
We're looking for graduates who are curious, analytical and motivated to
understand how science and innovation contribute to successful crop production.
You may have recently completed (or be in your final year of) a degree in:
Agricultural Science
Horticulture
Agribusiness
Plant Science
Environmental Science
Ecology
Or a related discipline
You will also:
Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills
Have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Show initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
Be comfortable working in a dynamic outdoor and field-based
environment
Be eager to learn and develop within an agronomic setting
Work collaboratively across teams and functions
Be interested in crop performance, agronomy and agricultural
innovation
Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
Have full Australian working rights
Be willing to travel between farms and operational sites as
required.
We are seeking people who can demonstrate Costa's core values: Determination,
Accountability, Passion, Respect and Sincerity.
Program
Timing and Process:
Accessibility
and Inclusion: At Costa, we value diversity and are
committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience.
If you require any
adjustments or support throughout the application, assessment or interview
process, please let us know.
We're happy to work with you to ensure you have
every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and potential.
Applications
for the **** Graduate Intake close on September 16, ****,
with an anticipated start date of February 8, ****.
The selection process will consist of application questions, video submissions,
psychometric assessments and interviews (virtual or in person).

📌 Graduate - Agronomy (Gladstone Central)
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📍 Gladstone Central