Graduate: Quality & Operations in Citrus

Costa Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Development Program

Mentoring from leaders

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Costa Group in Murtho, South Australia, invites graduates to join the Citrus team as a Graduate - Quality & Operations. You’ll build practical experience across quality assurance, food safety and post-harvest activities while developing operational capability with Costa’s citrus operations.

You'll gain exposure to data analysis, process monitoring and cross-functional collaboration, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring premium products reach customers safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with strong interest in quality and operations.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Full Australian working rights and a current unrestricted driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across quality assurance, food safety and post-harvest operations.
• Assist with operational planning, data collection and performance reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within citrus operations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and Citrus teams to meet standards.

Skills

Food safety

Quality assurance

Post-harvest operations

Data analysis

Operations planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Food Science

Food Technology

Agricultural Science

Horticulture

Applied Science

Microbiology

Quality Assurance

Related discipline

Job description

Costa Group in Murtho, South Australia, invites graduates to join the Citrus team as a Graduate - Quality & Operations. You’ll build practical experience across quality assurance, food safety and post-harvest activities while developing operational capability with Costa’s citrus operations.

You'll gain exposure to data analysis, process monitoring and cross-functional collaboration, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring premium products reach customers safely and efficiently.