Excel Farms Graduate Program – 2026

October 23, 2025

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“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:
• Farm Managers’ Conference (February)
• 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

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