Marcus Oldham

01/06/2026

More than 30 organisations joined us on campus last week for the 2026 Marcus Oldham College Careers Expo.

The event gave students the opportunity to connect directly with employers, explore career pathways across agriculture and agribusiness, and build valuable industry networks.

A big thank you to all the organisations that generously shared their time, insights and opportunities with our students.

Read more about the day and see more photos from the event via the link below.

https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/students-connect-with-industry-at-2026-careers-expo

Australian Agricultural Company, AAM Investment Group, Australian Food & Fibre - AFF, AWN, Bendigo, Bingham Agriculture, Commonwealth Bank, Costa Group, Cowal Agriculture, Delta Agribusiness, Elders Rural Services, Excel Farms, Fletcher International, Fox & Lillie Rural, Yumbah, Go.Farm, Greenham, Hancock Agriculture, JBS Australia, Lawson Grains, Louis Dreyfus Company, Market Check, NAB, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Palgrove, Preston Rowe Paterson - International Property Consultants & Valuers, Rabobank, Riordan Grain, Sprout Agribusiness, Thomas Foods International, Westpac

25/05/2026

Congratulations to Zainab Habibulla (EBM23) on being selected for the prestigious Godolphin Flying Start program for 2026–2028.

Zainab now joins an internationally recognised leadership and management program designed to develop the future leaders of the global thoroughbred industry.

This is a fantastic achievement and recognition of Zainab’s passion, capability and commitment to the industry and we look forward to watching her career continue to develop in the years ahead.

You can read more here: https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/godolphin-flying-start-trainees-for-2026-2028-announced/

21/05/2026

Great to see AWN South Australian State Manager and Marcus Oldham graduate Tom Simmons (FM22) continuing to make his mark in the Australian wool industry.

Tom recently reflected on his experience in the Young Wool Professionals Development Program, highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation, traceability and understanding the wool supply chain from end to end.

Tom’s journey into the wool industry began during his time at Marcus Oldham College, where practical industry exposure on a Merino property near Hamilton helped spark his passion for wool and sheep production.

It’s fantastic to see graduates building careers across the broader agricultural sector and helping shape the future of Australian wool. We look forward to following what’s next in Tom’s career.

Read more about Tom's story here:

AWN SA leadership transition: Rod Miller retires, with Tom Simmons taking over to uphold a legacy of trust and experience.

20/05/2026

It’s been a big, exciting and rewarding week so far for participants in the first of the 2026 Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Programs (MORLP), with two days still to go.

Over the past few days, MORLP participants from across Australian agriculture and agribusiness have been challenged to step outside their comfort zones, build new connections and further develop their leadership and communication skills.

We’ve loved seeing the conversations, collaboration and energy throughout the program so far and look forward to everything still to come over the final two days of the program.

18/05/2026

The first of our 2026 Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program programs got underway last night, bringing together 36 participants from across Australian agriculture and agribusiness.

Over the week, participants from a diverse range of agricultural and agribusiness sectors, including livestock grazing for meat and fibre, broadacre summer and winter cropping, dairy, cotton, horticulture, apiary and agribusiness support businesses, will take part in the leadership development program.

The program is designed to help participants better understand their own leadership styles, communicate more effectively with peers and confidently represent their industry or community in decision making environments.

We look forward to sharing more photos and updates from the program over the coming days.

13/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Marcus Connect Launceston on Friday night.

More than 125 alumni, current students, future students, parents, supporters and members of the wider Marcus Oldham community came together for a fantastic evening of networking, reconnecting and hearing about what has been happening at the College and what lies ahead.

It was great to see such a strong Tasmanian turnout and catch up with so many familiar faces.

Please click the link below to view more photos from the night.

https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/thank-you-tasmania-marcus-connect-launceston-2026

Our next Marcus Connect function will be held on Sunday 2 August in Hamilton, Victoria, during Sheepvention.

11/05/2026

Thank you to all the past, current and future students, along with members of the wider Marcus Oldham community, who stopped by our stand at Agfest last week.

It was great to catch up, hear what you’ve been up to, and share some of what has been happening at the College.

We look forward to seeing you again at Agfest next year.

08/05/2026

Sam (AG18) and Jack (AG20) McCosker are continuing a proud family farming legacy on Queensland’s Western Downs, managing more than 5,000 hectares of cropping country alongside a growing feedlot and irrigation operation.

The brothers recently featured in Grain Growers Limited ‘Paddock Perspective’, sharing insights into succession, innovation, irrigation, and the future of broadacre farming.

“We both genuinely enjoy what we are doing.”

It’s great to see Marcus Oldham graduates applying practical business thinking and embracing new technology as they help shape the future of Australian agriculture.

Read their story here: https://www.graingrowers.com.au/news/paddock-perspective-mccoskers

06/05/2026

Heading to Agfest Field Days, Tasmania?

Stop by site 210 on Second Avenue and say hello to Deputy Principal Tony McMeel, who’ll be there over the next few days.

Come and have a chat about what’s happening at the College.

03/05/2026

Well done and thank you to Jess Capon, who once again rolled up her sleeves and baked up a storm for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this week.

Her efforts raised an incredible $950 for the Cancer Council, building on last year’s contribution and making an even bigger impact.

A fantastic effort for a great cause.