{"id":437,"date":"2025-11-19T15:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droverag.ap.applyflow.com\/?page_id=437"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:43:43","slug":"candidates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.droverag.com.au\/candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section>\n        <h1>Find your next role in Australia&#8217;s agricultural industry.<\/h1>\n          <p>Roles in livestock, cropping, mixed farming and more.<\/p>\n                      <a \n              href=\"\/jobs\" \n              target=\"_self\">\n              Search Jobs                          <\/a>\n                      <a \n              href=\"\/candidates\/career-support-services\" \n              target=\"_self\">\n              Explore Career Support Services                          <\/a>\n<\/section><!-- Featured Jobs Scroll Header Start -->\n                            <h2>Current Opportunities<\/h2>\n              <p>Explore or search across a selection of live agricultural jobs available now &#8211; from machinery operators and livestock staff to management roles across Australia.<\/p>\n<!-- Featured Jobs Scroll Header End -->\n\t  <div id=\"afp-app-job-search-widget\">\n    Loading. Please wait ...\n  <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n        \n          <a href=\"#\" title=\"Seek all jobs\" target=\"_self\">\n            Seek all jobs\n          <\/a>\n        \n                            New South Wales NSW<a href=\"\/job-details\/53301\/senior-station-hand-mixed-livestock-upper-western-nsw\">Senior Station Hand &#8211; Mixed Livestock | Upper Western NSW<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Master diverse practical skills across fencing, maintenance, &#038; stock management<\/li><li>Lead day-to-day operations with unparalleled independence &#038; onsite owner support<\/li><li>Join a legendary 150,000-acre family legacy in a rewarding, longterm career move<\/li><\/ul><p>Elevate your pastoral career in a high-impact, autonomous role at the historic Yandama Station, featuring premium pay and modern outback living.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53301\/senior-station-hand-mixed-livestock-upper-western-nsw\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Queensland QLD<a href=\"\/job-details\/53278\/experienced-station-hand-cattle-machinery-operation-st-george-qld\">Experienced Station Hand &#8211; Cattle &#038; Machinery Operation &#8211; St George, QLD<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Supportive family working environment<\/li><li>Regenerative &#038; Soil Carbon farming initiatives<\/li><li>Career progression opportunities for the right person<\/li><\/ul><p>A family-owned, beef enterprise near St. George, QLD, operating under regenerative principles, is looking for an individual to join their business.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53278\/experienced-station-hand-cattle-machinery-operation-st-george-qld\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Victoria VIC<a href=\"\/job-details\/53216\/seasonal-grain-harvest-truck-driver-murtoa-vic\">Seasonal Grain Harvest Truck Driver &#8211; Murtoa, Vic<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Large-scale, progressive business with modern machinery\u00a0and facilities<\/li><li>MC truck license required, and grain carting experience preferred<\/li><li>Picturesque location in Western VIC with the Grampians close by<\/li><\/ul><p>Seeking an experienced grain truck driver to join this supportive team during the 2026 Harvest.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53216\/seasonal-grain-harvest-truck-driver-murtoa-vic\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            South Australia SA<a href=\"\/job-details\/53161\/senior-farm-hand-2ic-sheep-wellington-sa\">Senior Farm Hand (2IC) &#8211; Sheep &#8211; Wellington &#8211; SA<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Opportunities for career development and growth<\/li><li>Modern and recently built infrastructure<\/li><li>Stunning 4-bedroom stone home with lakeside views<\/li><\/ul><p>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to join a progressive, family business looking to challenge the sheep industry in Wellington, SA.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53161\/senior-farm-hand-2ic-sheep-wellington-sa\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Queensland QLD<a href=\"\/job-details\/53160\/senior-station-hand-family-organic-cattle-operation-blackall-qld\">Senior Station Hand &#8211; Family Organic Cattle Operation | Blackall, Qld<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Competitive package including a work vehicle and fuel.<\/li><li>Manage a dynamic mob of 1,000 agistment and 500-800 dry trade cattle.<\/li><li>Family-friendly accommodation in a recently renovated, spacious 4-bedroom home.<\/li><\/ul><p>An exciting Senior Station Hand opportunity on a progressive, organic beef property, featuring new infrastructure and quality accommodation.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53160\/senior-station-hand-family-organic-cattle-operation-blackall-qld\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Victoria VIC<a href=\"\/job-details\/53215\/station-hand-cattle-sheep-fodder-cropping-willaura-victoria\">Station Hand &#8211; Cattle, Sheep &#038; Fodder Cropping &#8211; Willaura, Victoria<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Hands-on role covering beef, prime lamb &#038; merino production, plus cropping.<\/li><li>Work with maintained, quality machinery across a progressive 1,800 ha property.<\/li><li>Accommodation provided with local community connections and school bus access.<\/li><\/ul><p>Exciting opportunity for a passionate, skilled Station Hand to join a family-operated cattle, sheep &#038; cropping enterprise near the scenic Grampians.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53215\/station-hand-cattle-sheep-fodder-cropping-willaura-victoria\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Queensland QLD<a href=\"\/job-details\/53176\/experienced-farm-hand-cropping-cattle-banana-qld\">Experienced Farm Hand &#8211; Cropping &#038; Cattle | Banana, Qld<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Opportunity to work across both cropping and beef cattle enterprises.<\/li><li>Operate modern, GPS-guided machinery and innovative technology.<\/li><li>Join a stable, family-owned business with long-term, loyal staff.<\/li><\/ul><p>Join a reputable, family-run mixed farming business in Banana, QLD, seeking an experienced Farmhand to help manage a diverse cropping &#038; beef operation<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53176\/experienced-farm-hand-cropping-cattle-banana-qld\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Victoria VIC<a href=\"\/job-details\/53172\/senior-station-hand-cattle-breeding-operation-swanpool-victoria\">Senior Station Hand &#8211; Cattle Breeding Operation &#8211; Swanpool, Victoria<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Large-scale property running advanced Angus herd, X-bred &#038; composite ewes.<\/li><li>Quality, recently renovated 3-bedroom family home with additional inclusions.<\/li><li>Modern machinery fleet, including a JD tractor with advanced guidance systems.<\/li><\/ul><p>Exciting opportunity for a Senior Station Hand to join a premier 1,300 Ha beef and sheep enterprise in Swanpool, North East Victoria.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53172\/senior-station-hand-cattle-breeding-operation-swanpool-victoria\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Victoria VIC<a href=\"\/job-details\/53171\/farm-hand-mixed-livestock-operation-western-district-vic\">Farm Hand &#8211; Mixed Livestock Operation | Western District, VIC<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>High-performing flock of 6,000 ewes and 500 cows with calves.<\/li><li>Utilise quad bikes and SBS for all daily livestock movements and husbandry.<\/li><li>Work within a secure rainfall zone on a well-managed grazing property.<\/li><\/ul><p>Join a productive, mixed livestock enterprise near Hamilton, VIC, seeking a skilled and dedicated Farm Hand to support diverse operations.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53171\/farm-hand-mixed-livestock-operation-western-district-vic\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n                            Queensland QLD<a href=\"\/job-details\/53170\/maintenance-assistant-feedlot-cropping-darling-downs-qld\">Maintenance Assistant- Feedlot &#038; Cropping | Darling Downs, Qld<\/a>Droverag<hr \/><ul><li>Essential role in a nationally award-winning, family-owned business<\/li><li>Diverse duties spanning welding, machinery operation, and fencing<\/li><li>Fantastic opportunity to build a career in a dynamic, supportive team<\/li><\/ul><p>Join an award-winning, family-owned mixed farming enterprise as a Maintenance Person, keeping operations running smoothly with diverse, hands-on work.<\/p><a href=\"\/job-details\/53170\/maintenance-assistant-feedlot-cropping-darling-downs-qld\">              Read more           \n                                        <\/a>\n      <!-- Pagination element -->\n            <!-- Navigation buttons -->\n          \n          \n  <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/Swiper\/5.4.5\/css\/swiper.min.css\" integrity=\"sha512-uCQmAoax6aJTxC03VlH0uCEtE0iLi83TW1Qh6VezEZ5Y17rTrIE+8irz4H4ehM7Fbfbm8rb30OkxVkuwhXxrRg==\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\/>\n<!-- 3-Column Text Block + Icon Cards Start -->\n                              <p>Why Work with Drover Ag<\/p>\n                                            <h2><p>Your Partner in Agricultural Careers<\/p><\/h2>\n                                <p>At Drover Ag, we understand the industry because we&#8217;ve worked in it. Our recruiters have hands-on experience across Australian agriculture, giving us the insight to match you with real, reliable opportunities.<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Group-5172524.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Trusted Employers<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>We work directly with Australia&#8217;s leading farms and agribusinesses.<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Group-5172682.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Industry Knowledge<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>Our recruiters come from agricultural backgrounds.<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Group-5171986.svg\" alt=\"Card Icon\" \/>\n                                                      <h5>Career Support<\/h5>\n                                                                                <p>Get help with resumes, applications, and career direction.<\/p>\n<!-- 3-Column Text Block + Icon Cards End -->\n<!-- Testimonial Slider Start -->\n                          <h2>What Our Candidates Say<\/h2>\n                                              Great experience with Drover Ag. Annie was great to deal with and easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Drover Ag and Annie.\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Icon-User.svg\" alt=\"Tyler Wilson Image\" \/>\n                                                      <p>Tyler Wilson<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Cropping Operations Manager &#8211; Yorke Peninsula, SA<\/p>\n                                              Best job process I have been through 5\/5\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Icon-User.svg\" alt=\"Bret Mclean Image\" \/>\n                                                      <p>Bret Mclean<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Large-scale Family Cropping Enterprise &#8211; Machinery Operator Farm Hand &#8211; Horsham, Vic<\/p>\n                                              Great team great to deal with. Thank you! 5\/5\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Icon-User.svg\" alt=\"Josh Foster Image\" \/>\n                                                      <p>Josh Foster<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Assistant Farm Manager, Hay and Cereal Cropping &#8211; Nyngan, NSW.<\/p>\n                                              John and Haley were both excellent.  Attention to detail and communication was on point. 5\/5\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Icon-User.svg\" alt=\"Joel Rinaldi Image\" \/>\n                                                      <p>Joel Rinaldi<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Senior Operations Assistant &#8211; Yorke Peninsula, SA with Akaringa Farming Pty Ltd<\/p>\n                                              Annie was super friendly, professional and responsive!\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Icon-User.svg\" alt=\"John Pilkington Image\" \/>\n                                                      <p>John Pilkington<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Multi-Skilled Station Hand\/ Machinery Operator &#8211; Glen Innes, NSW<\/p>\n                                              Annie was incredibly helpful and supportive through the whole process. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Annie as she was very clear, communicative and comforting. \n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Icon-User.svg\" alt=\"Emma Stocks Image\" \/>\n                                                      <p>Emma Stocks<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Irrigation &amp; Mixed Farming Manager &#8211; Canowindra, NSW<\/p>\n                                              All my interactions with the team were positive, easy, and I felt supported in the process of finding the right position for me and focusing on making sure that the employer and myself were the right match. \n                                                      <p>Kinnan Brightman<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Placed into Cattle &amp; Fodder Cropping Junior Farm Hand &#8211; Southern Highlands, NSW<\/p>\n<!-- Testimonial Slider End --><!-- 3-Column Text & Image Start -->\n                      <h2>Explore Roles by Specialisation<\/h2>\n                                <p>Find jobs that match your experience and interests. Each category connects you directly to current opportunities in your field.<\/p>\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Frame-1686555497.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" \/>\n                                          <h4>Farm Management <\/h4>\n                                          <p>Take on leadership roles that shape the success of farming enterprises across Australia. From assistant and operations managers to senior farm leaders, Drover Ag connects skilled professionals with employers who value experience, initiative, and people management.<\/p>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"\/candidates\/farm-management-jobs\/\">\n                                                            Learn More                            <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"\/jobs\/cla_agriculture-and-farming-6544008_scla_farm-management-6536353\/\">\n                                                            View Jobs                            <\/a>\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Frame-1686555497-1.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" \/>\n                                          <h4>Cropping<\/h4>\n                                          <p>Find seasonal and permanent work in cropping, broadacre, or mixed-farming operations. Whether you operate machinery, manage harvest crews, or oversee cropping programs, Drover Ag helps you connect with employers who value skill, safety, and efficiency.<\/p>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"\/candidates\/cropping-jobs\/\">\n                                                            Learn More                            <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"\/jobs\/cla_agriculture-and-farming-6544008_scla_cropping\/\">\n                                                            View Jobs                            <\/a>\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/droverag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Frame-1686555497-2.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" \/>\n                                          <h4>Livestock<\/h4>\n                                          <p>Work with beef, dairy, or sheep enterprises and join teams that keep Australia&#8217;s livestock industry thriving. We recruit for positions ranging from stock handlers and overseers to senior station managers, all with reputable employers who understand rural life.<\/p>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"\/candidates\/livestock-jobs\/\">\n                                                            Learn More                            <\/a>\n                                                                                  <a href=\"\/jobs\/livestock-jobs\/\">\n                                                            View Jobs                            <\/a>\n<!-- 3-Column Text & Image End --><section>\n                      <h2>Simple Steps to Your Next Role<\/h2>\n              <p>We make finding your next job straightforward and stress-free. Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n                                          Step 1                                      \n                                          <h3>Register with Drover Ag<\/h3>\n                        <p>Tell us about your experience, skills, and goals.<\/p>\n                                          Step 2                                      \n                                          <h3>Get Matched to the Right Opportunities<\/h3>\n                        <p>We connect you with employers looking for people like you.<\/p>\n                                          Step 3                                      \n                                          <h3>Start Your Next Role in Agriculture<\/h3>\n                        <p>Secure a position that fits your skills and lifestyle.<\/p>\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/jobsdroverag\/candidate-discovery-call\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Book a Call                                      <\/a>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n                      <h2>Candidate FAQs<\/h2>\n              <p>Got questions about finding work through Drover Ag? Here are some quick answers to help you get started.<\/p>\n                  <h4>\n                    What types of jobs are available through Drover Ag&#8217;s network?                    \n                  <\/h4>\n                        <p>We place candidates in a diverse range of agricultural jobs across all of Australia. This includes everything from entry-level farm hands to specialised and executive roles like farm managers and rural tradespeople.<\/p>\n                  <h4>\n                    Which agricultural sectors does Drover Ag operate in?                    \n                  <\/h4>\n                        <p>We cover all major agricultural industries, primarily Livestock and Cropping, while also filling roles in Horticulture, and related rural industries and trades. We match candidates with clients ranging from family-owned farms to Australia&#8217;s largest pastoral companies.<\/p>\n                  <h4>\n                    How does Drover Ag ensure its employers are the &quot;best&quot; in the industry?                    \n                  <\/h4>\n                        <p>We only partner with employers committed to offering award wages and conditions, promoting a supportive culture, and providing genuine opportunities for career growth and long-term staff retention.<\/p>\n                  <h4>\n                    Do I need extensive experience to apply for a job?                    \n                  <\/h4>\n                        <p>No.\u00a0 While experience is valuable for senior roles, many of our clients hire based on <strong>enthusiasm<\/strong> and a <strong>willingness to learn<\/strong> for entry-level roles. 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