Recruiting for
Agriculture Jobs
From production to processing to distribution, talent keeps the supply chain moving.
In the Ag industry, putting the right people in the right jobs means keeping food on Australians’ plates. That’s why we help businesses find the right people at all levels, whether that’s in livestock, animal health, agri-research, seed technology, sustainability, resource management, or beyond.
That’s also why we make sure every unique employment need is not just met, but that we also find talent hungry to deliver and eager to learn. To keep Australia’s agricultural industry relevant and profitable, it’s critical that we help our clients find talent who can manage the large networks and intersecting processes of their business.
Recruitment not just for now, but for the future.
Agribusiness jobs represent over 40% of the agricultural jobs market, but our research suggests that the single biggest issue facing the Ag sector is a shortage of skills and labour. With our extensive database of talent and a 98.5% vacancy fill rate, we know how to find the talent that companies need to prosper, both economically and culturally.
We all want Australians to enjoy delicious local produce for years to come, and that starts with keeping the Ag industry machine well-oiled and teeming with innovators.
We recruit across a range of agriculture roles.
- Agronomist
- Policy Officer
- Machinery Operations
- Sustainability Consultant
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Waste Management Officer
- Senior Station Hand
- Accounts Manager
- Executive Management
Our Ag recruitment team.
Dr Ray Johnson
From research scientist to CEO to company director, Ray has worked at senior levels in the industry for over 20 years and in the industry generally since 1983. That 33-year history gives him deep networks and people management experience.
Brett Price
From animal nutritionist to general management to recruitment, Brett is a consummate relationship builder, with a network to match.
Howard Wootton
Howard’s senior management experience of over 33 years encompasses general management, sales, operations and recruitment in the agribusiness, food and facility services sectors.
David Compton
Grown up on properties in the NSW Southern Highlands and South-West Slopes, Dave has an extensive background in both recruitment and agriculture, and has successfully brought the two together to specialize in Agribusiness recruitment.
Lauren McNally
Having built a successful career with leading agricultural enterprises, Lauren offers a unique ability to deliver long-term partnerships between candidates and the Ag industry.
Peter Walters
Peter’s extensive career history with leading rural retailers and international agrochemical companies allows him to forge a strong understanding within the sectors of large scale and corporate farming.
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