Want to know more about Drover Ag Recruitment and how we are helping agricultural clients and candidates like you all around Australia?
Q1. What services does Drover Ag provide?
A1. Drover Ag specialises in agricultural recruitment, offering full support for permanent and short-term positions across Australia. Our services include premium recruitment for farm managers and senior roles, standard recruitment for farm hands and machinery operators, HR advice, and team-building support in sectors like beef, sheep, cropping, dairy and horticulture.
Q2. Who is Drover Ag’s target audience?
A2. We serve Australian agribusinesses, primary producers, family farms, and corporate agriculture operations looking to hire talent. For job seekers, we cater to enthusiastic candidates in sectors like horticulture, beef, sheep, cropping, dairy, horse, and other rural roles.
Q3. How does the recruitment process work for employers?
A3. Employers start by registering for free and filling out our Expression of Interest and Vacancy Forms. We’ll partner you with a skilled recruiter for a detailed discussion, draft tailored job ads, source candidates from our vast network, handle screening, shortlisting, and reference checks, and provide ongoing support to ensure a successful fit.
Q4. What types of agricultural jobs do you recruit for?
A5. We cover a wide range, including entry-level farmhands and stationhands, skilled machinery operators, leading hands, emerging leaders, farm managers, senior executives, and specialised roles in beef, sheep, cropping, dairy, horticulture, horse, and other rural classifications. We also handle short-term seasonal positions like harvesting and mustering. VIEW JOBS BOARD
Q5. How can job seekers apply for positions through Drover Ag?
A5. Browse our job listings or submit your resume via our website. We recommend creating an agriculture-specific resume highlighting relevant experience. Our team will match you with suitable roles and provide advice on interviews and applications.
Q6. What makes Drover Ag different from other recruitment agencies?
A6. Our team brings hands-on agricultural experience and a vast industry network, ensuring personalised matches. We’ve placed hundreds of candidates successfully, focusing on long-term fits. Our professional social media campaigns effectively market roles, and resources like our blog and podcasts offer valuable insights for employers and candidates. MEET THE TEAM
Q7. Do you operate Australia-wide?
A7. Yes, we provide recruitment services across all of Australia, from remote stations to local agribusinesses. Our consultants understand regional needs and can source talent nationwide.
Q8. How do I prepare for an agriculture job interview?
A8. Review common questions like your experience with specific farming practices or team management. Tailor your resume to the role, and highlight practical skills. Check our blog for tips on agriculture-specific resumes and interview prep HERE.
Q9. Can Drover Ag help with building farm teams?
A9. Absolutely. We offer advice on team dynamics, retention strategies, and multi-role recruitment. Our blog covers topics like “Building Successful Farm Teams” and podcasts on finding/retaining employees—get in touch for personalised HR support with Drover Ag Consulting Services.
Q10. Who is on the Drover Ag team?
A10. Led by Managing Director John Boote and Recruitment Manager Bec Vickers, our team includes experienced recruiters, all with backgrounds in agriculture. Our remote, regionally based team brings passion and firsthand industry knowledge to every placement. MEET THE TEAM
Q11. What are Drover Ag’s standard recruitment packages?
A11. Our standard packages are designed for permanent positions like farmhands, stationhands, and machinery operators. The Standard Level targets entry-level candidates, while Standard Plus is for skilled and experienced roles such as senior hands or leading hands. Both include comprehensive support like advertising, sourcing, shortlisting, and reference checks.
Q12. What premium recruitment packages do you offer?
A12. Premium recruitment packages focus on emerging and established leaders, such as farm managers and senior roles. They provide enhanced services tailored to high-level positions, including in-depth candidate matching, extensive network leveraging, and full recruitment support to ensure a good fit between employer and employee. The Drover Ag Placement Warranty is included with all Premium Recruitment Packages.
Q13. Are there alternative recruitment options for short-term needs?
A13. Yes, our Short-Term Seasonal Package is ideal for temporary roles like harvesting or mustering, offering basic advertising, shortlisting, reference checking, and support for non-ongoing positions. We also have Advertising Only options for businesses wanting to handle the process themselves after initial promotion. View All Packages.
Q14. How are Drover Ag’s fees structured?
A14. We emphasise transparency and fairness with fixed fees based on the level of the role you’re filling. Fees are split across the recruitment process, with the largest portion due upon successful placement of your chosen candidate. Packages are flexible and tailored to the role—standard for junior positions, premium for leadership roles, and alternative for short-term needs. Contact us for a customised discussion without obligation.
Q15. What are the next steps to start recruiting with Drover Ag?
A15. Fill out our Expression of Interest form on the website. A team member will contact you to discuss your needs, confirm if we’re the right fit, and guide you forward with confidence—no commitment or payment required upfront.
Q16. Do you supply a warranty on your placements?
A16. Yes, we provide warranties on permanent placements to ensure confidence in the fit. This includes 3 months for standard recruitment (entry-level to farm/station hands) and up to 6 months for middle to senior recruitment roles. Short-term placements do not attract a warranty. Discuss your questions with us on a free client discovery call.
Q17. Why does Drover Ag emphasise that its team is ‘from the land’?
A17. Our entire team hails from agricultural backgrounds, meaning we live and breathe the industry. This ‘from the land’ ethos ensures we have vast, practical experience in farming and rural operations, allowing us to deeply understand clients’ and candidates’ unique challenges and needs. MEET THE TEAM
Q18. How does your team’s agricultural experience benefit clients and candidates?
A18. With hands-on experience in sectors like beef, sheep, and mixed farming, our team can quickly build genuine rapport with clients and candidates. This shared understanding leads to better matches, insightful advice, and smoother recruitment processes tailored to the realities of life on the land. MEET THE TEAM
Q19. What advantages does Drover Ag’s industry expertise provide over general recruiters?
A19. Unlike general agencies, our recruiters’ extensive agricultural experience—from managing pastoral properties to working as a stationhand or running family owned operations—enables us to evaluate candidates beyond resumes, focusing on practical skills and cultural fit. This builds trust and rapport, resulting in higher retention rates and more successful long-term placements.
Q20. How do you source great quality candidates?
A20. We source top-quality candidates through our large and trusted audience across Australia and New Zealand, combined with our point of difference in building strong rapport. Our team’s honesty and ease in connecting with people foster trust, encouraging candidates to follow us and engage openly. We leverage multiple job platforms and our extensive social media presence to widely promote roles, ensuring the right talent sees and applies for your positions.
If you want to know more you can call Drover Ag on 1300 DROVER or email jobs@droverag.com.au