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The Arches Agri Grad Program is a brand-new program aiming to work towards an Australian agriculture industry that is better resourced and more resilient for the future. Created by McDonald’s Australia together with supply chain partners Ingham’s, McCain Foods and Turosi, the program supports new faces with innovative ideas across the Australian agriculture supply chain.

Ingham’s is Australia and New Zealand’s largest integrated poultry producer, McCain Foods works with more than 120 local growers, and Turosi is one of Australia’s leading food manufacturers.

**Arches Agri Grad Program is being promoted by Herd MSL on behalf of McDonald’s Australia and its supply chain partners, Ingham’s, McCain Foods and Turosi. Successful graduates will be employed directly by one of these industry partners **

Background

Arches Agri Grads will commence in February 2027, with three graduate positions available.

Graduates will be employed by Ingham’s, McCain Foods or Turosi and complete 3 to 5 rotations across different functions of their allocated employer. Rotations may include farming, hatchery, milling, planning, marketing, agronomy, commercial and innovation, supply chain and manufacturing.

Roles are based across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, with some travel required for Arches Agri program activities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work on special projects, support operations and contribute to business priorities during each rotation.
• Gain hands-on experience across different areas of your allocated employer.
• Develop and refine your Golden Idea throughout the program, with support from an industry mentor.
• Participate in industry events and engagements as an advocate for the agricultural industry and ambassador for Arches Agri, your employer and McDonald’s Australia.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Completed an agriculture-related degree.
• An interest in building a career in agriculture, improving supply-chain resilience and working within a poultry or potato producing business.
• Full working rights in Australia and a driver’s licence.
• Computer and digital literacy, including competency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, time management and organisational skills, with initiative and attention to detail.

Applicants must also submit a Golden Idea addressing a specific challenge facing the Australian agriculture industry.

Benefits to Students

Throughout the program, McDonald’s Australia will support graduates with professional development, a dedicated industry mentor, advocacy and industry engagement opportunities.

Participants will have the opportunity to improve the skills and knowledge needed for a career in agriculture, apply their education and training in real-world settings, develop stakeholder engagement and communication skills, strengthen critical and creative problem-solving skills, and build an industry network.

The program runs from February 2027 to August 2028, providing graduates with employment, training, development and industry engagement opportunities from the beginning of their careers.

Please note: This role is being advertised through the Herd MSL account on behalf of the Arches Agri Food Graduate Program. Successful graduates will be employed by one of the program's industry partners, including Turosi Food Solutions, McCain Foods or Ingham's.