Explore the Latest Job Openings on AgJobs Central

Stay ahead in your career with the latest listings on the AgJobs Central recruitment page:

• Station Manager – Minderoo Aggregation (Harvest Road)
• Manager, Feedlot (Charles Sturt University)
• Feed Mill Manager – Brigodoon Feedlot Qld (Brigadoon Cattle Co)
• Station Hand – King Island, Tas (TRT Pastoral)
• Chief Executive Officer – AWI
• Farm Manager – Wando Hills, Vic (Wando Estate)
• Livestock Overseer – Vic (The Falls Pastoral)
• Station Hand/Caretaker – St George, Qld (Pastoral Partners Aust)
• Machinery/Plant Operator – St George, Qld (Pastoral Partners Aust)
• Farm Manager – Ballarat, Vic (Lucas Group client)
• Head Stockperson – Maryfield Station NT (AAM)
• Cropping Manager – Irrigation, Emerald Qld (Gunn Agri Partners)
• Sales Consultant – Grain Storage (Rimfire client)
• Livestock Marketing Centre Assistant Manager (City of Wagga Wagga)
• Project Manager – Grains Australia (Rimfire client)
• Bovine Livestock Hand – Rockhampton, Qld (Rocky Repro)
• Livestock Manager/Agent – Yass, NSW (Ray White Rural)
• Machinery Operator & Farm Labourer – Springdale, Qld (Glenisa Cattle Co)
• Head Stockperson – Paringa Feedlot, Qld (Paringa Gold)
• Safety Advisor – Caroona Feedlot, NSW (JBS)
• Rural Marketing Positions – NSW, Qld & NT (Allied Rural Marketing)

Click here to access these and earlier AgJobs Central recruitment listings.

Understanding the Shift in Agribusiness Recruitment

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are now essential in the agribusiness sector. These factors are significantly reshaping how companies operate, invest, and, crucially, hire talent.

From farm operations to corporate functions, businesses are increasingly searching for candidates who can navigate a landscape defined by climate risks, sustainability requirements, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

For employers, this trend presents new challenges in recruitment. While traditional skills like agronomy, livestock management, and supply chain knowledge remain crucial, they are now complemented by skills in sustainability reporting, carbon management, and ESG compliance.

Candidates who can demonstrate their ability to integrate sustainable practices into operational decisions are increasingly sought after, especially as the demand for ethical and environmentally responsible operations grows from both investors and consumers.

Recruitment strategies are adapting to meet this demand. Agribusinesses are now targeting talent pools beyond traditional agricultural workers to include professionals like environmental scientists, data analysts, and ESG specialists.

Cultural alignment is equally important. Companies are looking for individuals who resonate with a values-driven approach and can champion sustainability initiatives within their organizations.

Broadening Career Opportunities in Agriculture

This shift is expanding the definition of agricultural careers and creating new paths for diverse skill sets to play vital roles in the sector’s future.

Candidates increasingly inquire about employers’ sustainability policies, climate commitments, and social responsibility programs. Organizations that proactively integrate ESG principles into their operations are well-positioned to attract and retain future leaders, ensuring both operational success and long-term resilience in an evolving industry.

As agribusinesses face increasing pressure to balance productivity with sustainability, recruitment is shifting from merely filling positions to securing talent capable of driving meaningful change.

ESG is no longer a peripheral discussion; it is central to forging a workforce empowered to tackle today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

Source: Agricultural Appointments