"Begin Your Career Where Agriculture Meets Business – On the Farm and Beyond."
Program Overview
The Excel Farms Graduate Program is designed to provide a broad exposure to all facets of modern agribusiness through strategic placements across our farming operations and corporate office. The graduate will rotate through:
On Farm Experience
You'll be placed at two Excel Farms, located on the East Coast and West Coast of Australia, participating in key agricultural activities during peak periods. These rotations include:
* Seeding Season: Gain firsthand experience in preparing and planting broadacre crops using advanced machinery and GPS-guided systems.
* In Crop Management: Learn the principles and practices of spraying, spreading, and fertilisation, while supporting plant health and productivity.
* Harvest Operations: Be an integral part of the harvest team, focusing on logistics, grain quality, safety procedures, and post harvest analysis.
Corporate Experience -Based in Ararat, Victoria
The graduate will also complete a placement at our corporate head office in Ararat, Victoria, gaining insight into the business and strategic side of agriculture, including:
* Business and financial management
* Budget planning and reporting
* Grain marketing strategy and logistics
* WHS systems and compliance
* Asset and resource management
* Project based initiatives
Throughout the year, you'll also support projects requiring research, coordination, reporting and communication, contributing meaningfully to real business outcomes.
Program Inclusions
Participants in the program will receive:
· A 12-month full-time contract
· Competitive salary, based on experience
· Accommodation expense's covered, vehicle (ute, for work purposes), and mobile phone allowance
· Participation in company wide events:
o Farm Managers' Conference (February)
o All Employee Company Conference (August)
You'll be part of a community that values safety, innovation and teamwork and gain valuable mentorship from experienced farm managers and agribusiness professionals.
Career Development & Support
The Graduate Program is designed to be a launchpad for a long term career within Excel Farms or the broader agricultural industry. You will benefit from:
* A structured training and development program
* Regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews
* Networking opportunities with industry leaders and consultants