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 Work Health & Safety team based in Guyra, New South Wales. The role supports one of Australia's most advanced protected cropping operations and provides exposure to safety systems within a dynamic production environment.
This is a permanent full-time graduate opportunity where you'll combine structured development with hands-on WHS experience, supporting safety systems, risk management, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working alongside experienced WHS professionals and operational leaders, you'll contribute to initiatives that support employee wellbeing and help maintain safe and productive workplaces. This is a unique opportunity to launch your career in WHS 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 WHS team, you'll work across safety, compliance and operational activities that help create safer workplaces and positive safety outcomes.
Safety is more than policies and compliance. It's about understanding people, identifying risk, influencing behaviour and creating environments where everyone can perform at their best. This role provides the opportunity to develop those skills in one of Australia's leading horticultural businesses.
You will gain exposure to:
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Workplace Health & Safety Systems
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Hazard Identification and Risk Management
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Incident Reporting and Investigation
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Workplace Inspections and Auditing
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Safety Documentation and Compliance
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Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks
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Safety Training and Communication
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Continuous Improvement Methodologies
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Data Analysis and Reporting
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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:
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Structured graduate development and leadership training
- Mentoring from experienced WHS and operational leaders
- Exposure to workplace safety systems, risk management and compliance in a complex operational environment
- Opportunities to participate in workplace investigations, audits, inspections and safety improvement initiatives
- Meaningful project work that contributes to employee wellbeing and safer workplaces
- Exposure to operational teams and production environments across Costa's Vertical Farming category
- A pathway to build a long-term career in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management or Operations Leadership
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Opportunity to lead and contribute to safety improvement initiatives that create meaningful outcomes for employees and the broader business.
About you:
We're looking for graduates who are curious, proactive and passionate about creating safer workplaces. You may have recently completed (or be in your final year of) a degree in:
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Work Health & Safety
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Occupational Health & Safety
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Safety Science
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Risk Management
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Health Science
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Environmental Health
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Or a related discipline
You will also:
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Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Enjoy working across both office and operational environments
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Possess strong organisational and time management skills
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Demonstrate initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
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Be comfortable analysing information and solving problems
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Be curious, adaptable and eager to learn
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Work collaboratively with leaders and operational teams
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Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence
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Have full Australian working rights
We are seeking people who can demonstrate Costa's core values: Determination, Accountability, Passion, Respect and Sincerity.
To see one of our graduates talk about their own experience click here.
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 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).
