About Us

About Us

We’re the largest, longest enduring recruitment agency of our kind.

With age comes wisdom, and we’ve been mastering our craft since 1979.

But while business is booming for Australia’s agriculture industry, the number of new graduates and skilled workers is dropping. Finding a personalised employment solution fit for your business has never been more crucial.

Fortunately, our networks in agribusiness are unparalleled, with connections to over 5,000 clients and 200,000 candidates.

Hear from our Managing Director, Dr Ray Johnson, on what’s important to us when tailoring employment solutions to you and your business.

Tailored employment solutions from those

who understand the industry best.

Here’s what we know. Online job search sites make submitting and finding vacancies easier than ever before. So much so that they’re oversaturated with opportunities that jobseekers may never find.

So here’s the reality. Finding the right role or candidate requires deep roots in the industry. That’s our specialty.

For over four decades, Agricultural Appointments has specialised in placing candidates in exciting new roles across agribusiness, wine, food manufacturing, and retail. We look at the big picture of the business, while focusing on the details. Our history of enduring professional matches is thanks to our keen eye for compatible goals, cultural fit, and motivation to drive organisational performance.

We deliver excellent service because we take the time to get acquainted with our clients and job seekers. For us, recruitment doesn’t begin or end with a single job vacancy. We’re always backgrounding potential candidates, liaising with our networks, and checking in with you long after a placement has been made. Talk to us today!

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Our agricultural expertise runs deep.

From paddock to plate, we know everything about agriculture’s supply chain. Our highly skilled recruiters have a range of expertise, from growing up on farms to managing large agribusiness organisations. We also regularly undertake industry research, so we’re always at the forefront of change.

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We stay connected by getting out in the field.

Our consultants are active members of key industry organisations. We’re a vital presence at several major agricultural and food industry events each year, and regularly attend agricultural science career days to engage and mentor new talent.

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We prioritise a personalised approach.

We know the ropes of the industry pretty well, but we earned our reputation by innovating new recruitment methods and really listening to our clients’ and candidates’ ambitions. Developing authentic connections leaves everyone feeling valued and satisfied.

We know everyone in agribusiness. Get to know us.

Each of our consultants worked in the sector before joining Agricultural Appointments — there’s no one more equipped to match you to the roles you’re right for.

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Are you an agribusiness professional with a deep knowledge of the industry?

We’re always looking to expand our own team of expert recruiters. Help build Australia’s agricultural workforce of tomorrow.

I wanted to formally express my gratitude for your unwavering professionalism and efficiency throughout this process. My referees were equally impressed with your prompt, expeditious approach. I have dealt with several recruiters, and to be frank, most leave me disappointed at the overall experience. As someone who prides themselves on servicing people well and as individuals and humans, my experience has been simply outstanding.

Jonathan - Candidate

We have enjoyed working with Agricultural Appointments. Finding qualified staff in remote areas in the present climate is challenging. But AA has been able to find suitable people. Peter and his team are very diligent and professional at all times.

National Farmers Warehouse

Brett demonstrated himself to be highly responsive to our needs whilst ensuring the candidates had a positive experience throughout the process.

Tama Australia

This assignment along with associated Agronomist roles in other areas, is quite complex and take longer to complete than some other roles. Howard and Elizabeth have clearly worked hard to source high quality candidates and present them quickly and efficiently via candidate reports.

AGnVET Services

Just a quick email to thank you for assisting me through the application process. I found you to be detailed and concise and extremely professional which certainly reflected upon your company as well as the employer, I am very excited about starting my new role and look forward to many years of service.

Candidate

I am very pleased with the way everything worked and the outcome achieved.

Phibro Australia

A challenging assignment with a global search. Ray was very professional and communicative in all interactions. would highly recommend.

Sealord

…always happy to speak to you regardless of the day or time. Professional and very patient. Keeps looking for quality candidates even for those hard to fill roles.

Wilmar Sugar

I just wanted to thank you for your professionalism and your competence. I’ve found the agricultural recruitment industry fairly underwhelming in the past and its a very welcome surprise to find someone who knows what they’re doing and goes about it in such a timely manner. Keep up the good work!

Candidate

I really appreciated your professionalism and insights into candidates and their fit for SunRice. Your detailed summary of their candidature, your in-depth knowledge of their goals and aspirations, and also being mindful of our own brand when rejecting candidates was really appreciated. You’re a rare breed out there in recruitment land!

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