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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 work with customers across Australia and around the world to deliver fresh, healthy food every day.
Costa's Vertical Farming category brings together our premium glasshouse produce and mushroom businesses, supplying tomatoes, capsicums and mushrooms to major retailers and customers across Australia through advanced growing technologies, operational excellence and customer-focused strategies.
We are seeking a motivated graduate to join Costa's Human Resources team based inMonarto, South Australia, supporting one of Australia's most advanced horticultural operations.
This is a permanent full-time graduate opportunity where you'll combine structured development with hands-on HR experience, supporting recruitment, workforce planning, employee development and people initiatives that help our teams perform at their best.
Working alongside experienced HR professionals and operational leaders, you'll gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle while contributing to projects and initiatives that support business performance and employee experience.
This is a unique opportunity to launch your career in Human Resources while developing the skills, relationships and experience needed to build a long-term career within Costa.
About this position:
As a graduate within Costa's HR team, you'll work across a broad range of people and business activities that help attract, develop and support our workforce.
No two days are the same.
One day you may be supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, the next assisting with workforce planning discussions,



employee development initiatives or HR reporting and business projects.
You will gain exposure to:
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Employee Relations
Learning and Development
Workforce Planning
HR Systems and Administration
Employment Law and Workplace Compliance
HR Analytics and Reporting
Performance and Talent Management
Organisational Development and Culture
Stakeholder Engagement and Influencing
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, 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.
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 commercial environment.
You'll also benefit from:
Structured graduate development and leadership training
Exposure to experienced HR leaders and operational managers
Mentoring and coaching from HR professionals
Opportunities to contribute to business improvement initiatives
Meaningful project work from the early stages of your career
Exposure to a complex operational workforce workplace




A pathway to build a long-term HR career within Costa
About you:
We're looking for graduates who are curious, people-focused and interested in helping organisations and employees succeed.
You may have recently completed (or be in your final year of) a degree in:
Human Resources
Business
Commerce
Psychology
Organisational Development
Industrial Relations
Or a related discipline
You will also:
Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills
Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
Possess strong organisational and time management skills
Demonstrate initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
Be comfortable analysing information and solving problems
Be curious, adaptable and eager to learn
Work collaboratively across teams and functions
Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence
Have full Australian working rights
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.
To see one of our graduates talk about their own experience click here.
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).
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📌 Graduate - Human Resources (South Australia)
🏢 Costa Group
📍 South Australia