Graduate - Human Resources

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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 in Monarto, 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 environment
• 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 2027 Graduate Intake close on September 16, 2026, with an anticipated start date of February 8, 2027. The selection process will consist of application questions, video submissions, psychometric assessments and interviews (virtual or in person). 

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