Recruitment Services

Are you looking for employees in agriculture?

Drover Ag finds employees for a large network of farming businesses across Australia. From smaller, family-owned and operated farms to some of Australia’s largest pastoral companies—we love to supply our clients with enthusiastic people who genuinely like to work on a farm or pursue a career in agriculture.

Recruitment in agriculture

Drover Ag offers an exclusive and specialised agricultural recruitment service to our vast network of clients Australia wide.

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Premium recruitment

The Premium Ag recuitment service is available at four different levels, depending on the position to be filled.

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Standard recruitment

Ideal for permanent positions, Farm Hands, Station Hands, Trainees, and other entry level positions.

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Short term recruitment

This service is for short term roles ONLY such as harvest operators, seasonal workers, mustering, cooks, and short term relief milkers.

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Employment challenges in agriculture rectuiment

Many agricultural sectors are booming, commodity prices are high, investment and productivity are at all time highs and many areas have received optimum rainfall during the growing season.

However, it has never been harder to get the right staff to help you grow your business.

This is an issue that is affecting our clients all over Australia, in ALL agricultural and farming sectors.

Drover Ag has an Agricultural Recruitment Service to suit your needs.

Staff retention is the key

We will only work with employers who are willing and able to offer a 'point-of-difference', with the positions to attract the highest level of candidate.   Our employers may include premium wages, bonuses and performance incentives to attract and retain the best talent in the market.

This method of staff retention is a major driver of productivity for agricultural businesses. How will you stand out from the crowd?

If you would like to receive our fee structure please submit an expression of interest.

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Client Support

With a dedicated team of experienced recruiters, all with a love for the land and a background in agriculture and farming, Drover Ag can provide advice and guidance to clients and candidates.

Drover Ag provides a range of services and support, including

  • Salary Benchmarking.
  • How to attract and retain staff.
  • Personalised HR strategy and skills development for agricultural business owners and managers.
  • Conflict resolution and mediation.
  • Resume writing and more

Talk to us about Farm Employment Support Services today. Call 1300 DROVER

HR Services

Featured Jobs

Farm Hand and Earthmoving Laser Bucket Operator - Warren, NSW

Warren NSW

Full time

  • Family-owned and operated, supported by a dedicated and cohesive team
  • Well-maintained and modern fleet of machinery
  • The role involves a combination of farming and earthmoving responsibilities

Enjoy farming and earthmoving? Check out this diverse role located near Warren, NSW

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Stationhands - Pilbara, WA

Contract/Temp

  • All mustering is done on 2-wheel motorbikes
  • Work in the iconic Pilbara region across 105,000 Hectares
  • Family-owned and run Cattle Station

Join a family-owned cattle station in the stunning Pilbara region as a Stationhand, where you'll work with cattle while enjoying the great outdoors!

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Station Manager, Mixed Livestock Operation | Dirranbandi, QLD

Balonne QLD

Full time

  • Generous salary package plus bonuses.
  • Lead a mixed livestock property: predominantly cattle, some sheep, & goats.
  • A recently renovated Queensland home is on offer.

Join our team as the Station Manager of a thriving mixed livestock operation in Dirranbandi, QLD.

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Skilled Farmhand- Sheep & Cropping - Lameroo, SA

DC of Southern Mallee SA

Full time

  • Diverse role in cropping & sheep production, specialising in wool & prime lambs
  • Join a family-owned business that values a supportive working environment
  • New infrastructure, including sheep yards & shearing shed

Join a family-run farm in Lameroo as a skilled farmhand, focusing on sheep husbandry and cropping, with excellent salary and benefits.

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Cropping Assistant Manager - The Next Step in Your Career - Lock, SA

DC of Elliston SA

Full time

  • Ideal location in a family-friendly community, close to beautiful beaches
  • High level of autonomy and opportunities to contribute to decision-making
  • Highly competitive remuneration package, including comfortable accommodation

We are offering a Cropping Assistant Manager position in the beautiful Central Eyre Peninsula within a family-friendly community

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Maintenance & Infrastructure Overseer - Western District, Vic

Moyne VIC

Full time

  • Maintain and oversee infrastructure on an 8,000-acre property
  • Join a dynamic team of seven
  • Lead projects and be a part of the improvements on the farm

Join a renowned family-owned farm in Western Vic as a Maintenance & Infrastructure Overseer on an expansive property.

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Experienced Cropping Machinery Operator - Hillston, NSW

Carrathool NSW

Full time

  • Operate modern John Deere machinery for spraying & all cropping activites
  • Ensure high-quality standards & weather-dependent scheduling
  • Enjoy a competitive salary package

Utilising advanced machinery, as a spray operator in the thriving farming community of Hillston, you will enjoy great pay, in a supportive team.

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Assistant Manager - Sheep Focus - Kangaroo Island, SA

Kangaroo Island SA

Full time

  • Clear progression path to management with supportive and progressive employers.
  • Streamlined self-replacing ewe flock with multiple target markets.
  • Unique location with access to spectacular beaches and coastline.

Are you ready to embrace an exciting opportunity? Step into the role of managing a SR composite ewe flock on breathtaking Kangaroo Island, SA.

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Farm Hand, Beef Cattle and Mixed Cropping - Forbes, NSW.

Forbes NSW

Full time

  • Located within 50km of Forbes
  • Cropping enterprise to complement accredited feedlot and backgrounding operation
  • Suitable for a family with easy access to school bus route

Become a valued member of a family-owned and operated cattle and cropping enterprise with a strong focus on business development and improvement.

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Farm Machinery Maintenance Overseer and Operator- Coonamble, NSW

Coonamble NSW

Full time

  • Innovative family-owned farming operation
  • Oversee repairs, maintenance & operate machinery
  • Air-conditioned 3-bedroom home with a commanding view of the Warrambungles

Join an award-winning and innovative family-owned business as a Farm Machinery Maintenance Overseer & Operator.

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Livestock Operations Manager, Sheep seedstock - Wimmera Region, VIC.

Northern Grampians VIC

Full time

  • Top performing Poll Merino stud.
  • Family-friendly, flexible work-life balance, located close to all services.
  • Very impressive livestock infrastructure, machinery and technology.

Join this young team in a newly created role at a family-owned, highly productive farming aggregation near Marnoo, VIC.

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Cropping & Mixed Livestock Enterprise - Leading Farm Hand - Tintinara Sa

Coorong District Council SA

Full time

  • Family-oriented and understanding of a healthy work-life balance
  • Opportunity providing variety, growth, and progression
  • Comfortable three-bedroom home and remuneration on offer

An exciting opportunity waits for a diverse role that involves working with cropping, cattle, and sheep for a leading farm hand position in Tintinara,

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Cropping Farm Hand - Specialising in Spray Rig Operations - Trangie, NSW

Narromine NSW

Full time

  • Cereal farming property with modern machinery and infrastructure
  • Transitioning traditional property to regenerative practices and carbon storage
  • Family-friendly environment with close access to school bus route

Opportunity to join a market leader in regenerative agriculture and be part of their newest cropping acquisition in a family-friendly location

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Senior Station Hand - Merinos & Cropping - Riverina, NSW

Murray River Council NSW

Full time

  • Exciting opportunity on a large-scale family operation
  • Diverse role with both sheep and cropping with career progression
  • Comfortable modern 4-bedroom accommodation

This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and experienced individual to join a large-scale sheep and cropping operation in the Riverina, NSW

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Farm Hand - Mixed Family Enterprise - Wellington, NSW

Dubbo Regional Council NSW

Full time

  • Dynamic mixed farming operation focusing on rotational cropping & prime lambs.
  • Well-maintained machinery, and recently upgraded infrastructure.
  • Competitive salary, renovated accommodation, and proximity to Wellington & Dubbo

Join a dedicated team on a family-run mixed farming operation where you will enjoy a variety of tasks each day.

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Broadacre Machinery Operator, Spraying Focus - Temora, NSW.

Temora NSW

Full time

  • Machinery operator role with strong focus on spraying
  • Accommodation suitable for singles or families
  • Modern and well-maintained machinery

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a rewarding environment as a highly valued skilled machinery operator.

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Skilled Farmhand - Dryland Cropping - Collie, NSW

Warren NSW

Full time

  • Progression opportunities available
  • Comfortable family home with an inground pool 20kms from Collie
  • 6,800-hectare winter cereals cropping operation

Join a family-owned dryland cropping enterprise in Collie, NSW, as a skilled farmhand. Enjoy great benefits & growth opportunities.

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Skilled Senior Stationhand - Harden, NSW

Hilltops Council NSW

Full time

  • Competitive and comprehensive remuneration package
  • Convenient location with access to school bus services & nearby amenities
  • Involvement in sheep, cattle, and cropping production

Join a picturesque property as a Skilled Senior Stationhand in Harden, NSW. Enjoy a diverse role in livestock and cropping.

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Station Manager, Mixed Livestock - Tilpa, NSW.

Cobar NSW

Full time

  • Large-scale sheep, cattle and goat property
  • Generous package on offer
  • Previous experience in a similar role will take precedence

This is a great opportunity for a working station manager to work autonomously on a mixed livestock station in Tilpa, Western Division, NSW.

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Operations Manager (2IC) - Family-Owned Aggregation - Darling Downs, Qld

Toowoomba Region QLD

Full time

  • Family-owned and operated organisation that promotes a healthy work-life balance
  • Progressive operation with an established team and modern infrastructure
  • Attractive salary package, including accommodation, vehicle & incentives

An opportunity for an Operations Manager to join a family-owned aggregation on the Darling Downs, QLD, focusing on irrigated cotton and grain cropping

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Hear from our past clients

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from some of our repeat clients why Drover Ag is their preferred partner.

We wanted to thank you personally for the incredible job you did recruiting for our positions. It has taken a huge amount of pressure off the General Manager in particular.

The meticulous process of assessing both management and the candidates indicates your genuine commitment to find not only the best applicant to fill the role, but you also have the applicants best interest at heart. That professionalism is hard to find these days!

We have been asked so many times how we were able to fill the roles with such wonderful people so know we give them Drover Ag’s details and recommend you and Drover Ag with the highest endorsement.

It has been a pleasure working with you and will definitely contact you if we have any other positions to fill.

I & D Martin

EndHill Pty Ltd

Superb service from start to finish – patient, knowledgeable and professional.

Nick M

Client

I appreciated Olivia helping me apply for my advertised position, she was incredibly helpful and nothing was ever an issue. I can’t speak highly enough, she did an outstanding job.

Brad M.

Client

Keep up the good work guys. Impressive service on all fronts from John and have zero reservations about recommending you to anyone.

Chrys G.

Caason Group

Really appreciated the honesty and frank conversations and feedback about the potential to fill our position… particularly happy with the Drovers Ag experience, gaining hugely from insights into market and advice around making our position more attractive.

William H.

Client

We are delighted that John Boote has opened Drover Ag recruitment. He comes from the heart of the Australian rural industry and he has a natural instinct for selecting the right people for the right farm jobs.

He is great to deal with, always positive, pleasant and diligent and he calls it like it is. Best of all is the fact that he really cares that everyone is happy and ends up with the result they want.

It’s so reassuring to know that we now have an agency like Drover Ag to help us with our employment needs.

Dr David and Heather Pascoe

Oakey Veterinary Hospital and Plaintree Farms

Would definitely recommend , Have been using Johns service for years, his knowledge of the industry helps him really understand what is required. He really cares about placing the right person in the right job. He also follows up and does homework. Appreciate having him assist us always.

Matt and Rachael Adams

Client

John has been fantastic to deal with. John understands how rural business work and he has a great sense for people too. Very happy to recommend Drover Ag to any potential employers.

Sandy D

Client

John and his team provide outstanding service to their clients and candidates. The uniqueness of the agricultural industry often requires more than just skills and experience to land a job, “A good fit” between the employer and employee is also required. John and Natasha ensure candidates are placed in the best possible position and their clients have been provided the most suitable candidate. Drover Ag have set the bar high in the recruitment sector.

Dane S

Client

Drover Ag were so helpful in finding us an appropriate candidate to fill the vacancy in our workforce. They provided a personalised service in regard to both drafting our advertisement and its ongoing performance. Our advertisement was able to reach deeply into Drover Ag’s extensive networks and resulted in us being provided with many high quality candidates. We had an excellent experience with Drover Ag and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to use an Ag Recruiting agency.

Darcy

Client

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