Short Term Recruitment

Short Term Agricultural Recruitment Service

This service is for short term roles ONLY such as harvest operators, seasonal workers, mustering, cooks, and short term relief milkers. The service includes the following benefits:

  • Recruitment service handled by an experienced Drover Ag recruitment consultant
  • Customised job advertisement
  • Advertising
  • Shortlisting
  • Reference checking
  • Phone interviewing and candidate selection is the responsibility of the client.
  • Suitable for 3-6 month placements only
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The Drover Ag Network

The Drover Ag network stretches far and wide.

We have proven experience in filling short term jobs for the busiest time on the farm.

Our unique job search page combined with our huge social media reach makes your job stand out from the crowd.

We take great pride in filling every job with the right person, so you can focus on getting the job done.

Our team

Our experienced team of agricultural recruiters have all worked extensively in a range of agricultural sectors all across Australia. They have the experience to help you build your team for success.

recruitment consultant

Bec Vickers

Recruitment Manager

Katie Vohland

Recruitment Consultant

Featured Jobs

Regenerative Cattle Station Hand Couple - Western Downs, Qld

Western Downs QLD

Full time

  • Family grazing business underpinned by regenerative ag & sustainability
  • Low-stress stock handling utilising horses and dogs in modern infrastructure
  • Fully furnished on-farm house within a welcoming agricultural community.

Innovative and regenerative paddock-to-plate family business utilising horses and dogs offers a rare invite to join their team.

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Cattle Station Machinery Operator - Family Beef Operation - Central, QLD

Isaac QLD

Full time

  • Operate and maintain various machinery (dozers, loaders) for property upkeep
  • Handle fencing, water systems, weed control, and assist with cattle duties
  • Competitive remuneration and accommodation included

We invite individuals passionate about machinery to join our family-owned beef operation in Central Queensland

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Mixed Livestock & Cropping Station Hand, Lucindale, SA

Naracoorte Lucindale SA

Full time

  • Impressive facilities, infrastructure, and machinery fleet
  • Mixed livestock, irrigated fodder production and dryland cropping
  • Attractive location and sought-after employer

Due to ongoing expansion this role is the perfect mix of sheep, cattle, & cropping, exceptional machinery & facilities in a successful family business

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Farm Hand, Mixed Farming Enterprise - Fingal, TAS.

Break O'Day TAS

Full time

  • Accommodation options available
  • Cattle and sheep enterprise
  • Ten minutes from Fingal, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Launceston.

Become a part of a mixed livestock enterprise as a Farm Hand in beautiful Tasmania. Enjoy a diverse role and the serenity of rural life.

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Cropping Farm Hand - West Wyalong, NSW.

Bland NSW

Full time

  • Career progressive opportunities
  • Market-exceeding hourly rate
  • Attitude and aptitude favoured over an existing skill set

An exciting opportunity for a cropping farm hand to further enhance their established skills within a career-progressive, family-owned enterprise.

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Station Overseer - Madura Plains - Nullarbor Plain, WA

Dundas WA

Full time

  • Impressively developed pastoral property
  • Long-term position with one of Australia's leading family agribusinesses
  • Well-supported role, an attractive package including accommodation

CC Cooper & Co. is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated station overseer at Madura Plains Station in WA

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Senior Station Hand - Regenerative Grazing Operation - Moura, Qld

Banana QLD

Full time

  • Personal development and training
  • Competitive remuneration and comfortable accommodation package
  • Great location, community and work-life balance

Are you looking for the next step and thirsty for knowledge and experience in Regenerative Grazing and Natural Capital Management?

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Junior Farm Hand, Mixed Livestock Operation - Goulburn, NSW.

Goulburn Mulwaree NSW

Full time

  • Cattle and sheep-focused role
  • Beef cattle, fine wool and prime lamb
  • Comfortable accommodation provided

An exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to break into the ag industry and is passionate about mixed farming operations.

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Farm Manager - Cattle & Fodder Cropping - Southern Highlands, NSW

Wingecarribee NSW

Full time

  • Well-appointed infrastructure and fleet with expansion plans
  • Chance to be part of a new chapter with a newly appointed General Manager
  • Autonomous leadership across 5 properties

Opportunity to autonomously lead an expanding mixed enterprise, focusing on growth & development near Moss Vale, NSW.

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Assistant Manager - Grass-Fed Finishing Property - Esperance, WA

Esperance WA

Full time

  • 2,000 Ha dedicated to finishing progeny from a cutting-edge breeding program
  • 100% grass-fed - improved pasture management is key.
  • Near-new accommodation on the doorstep of the Southern Ocean.

A family-owned grass-fed Angus operation is looking for a cattle depot Assistant Manager.

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Machinery-focused Station Hand - Coolah, NSW.

Warrumbungle NSW

Full time

  • Training available
  • Machinery focused role
  • Salary package with accommodation included

Join a dynamic team as a machinery-focused Station Hand in Coolah, NSW, and help enhance their agricultural operation while developing your skills!

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Experienced Sheep & Cropping Farm Hand - Lockhart, NSW.

Lockhart NSW

Full time

  • Mixed farming enterprise: cropping and sheep
  • Modern fleet of well-maintained John Deere equipment
  • Competitive hourly rate, accommodation & added bonuses

An excellent opportunity for an experienced farm hand to contribute significantly to a thriving cropping and livestock enterprise in Lockhart, NSW.

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Junior Mixed Livestock Farm Hand - Dunkeld, Vic

Southern Grampians VIC

Full time

  • Working dogs required or be willing to obtain
  • Competitive salary with great accommodation
  • Training available

Join a welcoming team committed to fostering a collaborative environment that prioritises teaching and training for the Mixed Livestock Farm Hand.

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Family Cropping and Sheep Enterprise - Senior Farm Hand - Riverina, NSW

Carrathool NSW

Full time

  • Great team environment in a lovely part of central NSW
  • Well-maintained and established infrastructure
  • Attractive remuneration with excellent bonuses

Excellent opportunity to join a family cropping and sheep operation located in the beautiful Riverina district, NSW

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Farm Hand, Lucerne Hay and Seed focus - Keith, SA

DC of Tatiara SA

Full time

  • Exceptional hourly rate with unlimited hours.
  • Innovative, forward-thinking team environment.
  • Magnificent family home located on property.

Join a forward planning family-run, cropping, hay and sheep enterprise centrally located in South Australia.

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Assistant Manager - Irrigated & Dryland Cropping Operation - Gunnedah, NSW

Gunnedah NSW

Full time

  • Great location and community
  • Supportive employer who offers autonomy and responsibility
  • Competitive remuneration package includes on-farm accommodation

Join an inclusive team as a hands-on Assistant Manager working on a family-owned and operated irrigation and dryland cropping operation near Gunnedah

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Assistant Manager - Backgrounding & Fodder Cropping - Gunnedah, NSW

Gunnedah NSW

Full time

  • Undertake an expansive capital works program
  • Ideal career stepping stone with knowledgeable and supportive management
  • Sought after location with access to quality schools and regional centres.

A newly created role, due to expansion, provides you the opportunity to be part of an extensive capital works program from the ground up.

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Senior Station Hand - Career Progression Opportunity - Central Highlands, QLD

Central Highlands QLD

Full time

  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Ideal station position for families - close proximity to schools
  • Horseback mustering

Opportunity for career progression is available for an experienced station stockman on a family-owned cattle station in Central Qld

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Station Hands - Family-Owned Backgrounding & Feedlot Operation - Bell, QLD

Western Downs QLD

Full time

  • Supportive employer who promotes both professional and personal growth
  • Ability to bring your reliable work horses and a quality team of working dogs
  • Competitive remuneration package, including accommodation

Join a dynamic team in a family-owned backgrounding and feedlot operation in Southern Queensland

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Farm Mechanic - Premium Wagyu Feedlot - Riverina, NSW

Berrigan NSW

Full time

  • Modern well-maintained equipment and workshop
  • Family-owned paddock-to-plate enterprise
  • Competitive remuneration package and accommodation

Join a Premium, Family-Owned and operated Wagyu feedlot as their on-farm mechanic in the beautiful Riverina, NSW

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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

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

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

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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