Exciting New Job Listings on AgJobs Central

Latest Listings on AgJobs Central Recruitment Page:

• General Manager Commercial (Agricultural Appointments client)
• Station Manager – Kamilaroi Station Qld (Stanbroke)
• Senior Station Hand | Myalla Station, St George Qld (MDH)
• Lamb Feedlot Manager – Mallee Region, SA (DroverAg client)
• Farm Construction (Earthworks/Mechanical) – Gippsland, Vic (DroverAg client)
• Farm Hand Cropping Focus – Berriwillock, Vic (DroverAg client)
• Feedlot Farm Hand Lamb – Mallee Region, SA (DroverAg client)
• Cropping Manager Mixed Enterprise – Young, NSW (DroverAg client)
• Farm Hands Mixed Livestock & Cropping – Oberon, NSW (DroverAg client)
• Farm Hand | Chinchilla, Qld (Stanbroke)
• Business Administrator Quality & Compliance – Brisbane (Cultura Connect client)
• Chief Executive Officer – Melbourne, Vic (DataGene)
• General Manager – New Zealand (Agricultural Appointments client)
• Feedlot Sales Manager – Ruminant (Agricultural Appointments client)
• Livestock Coordinator – Kilcoy, Qld (Kilcoy Global Foods)
• Station Services Manager – Cloncurry, Qld (Stanbroke)
• General Manager Farming Operations – NSW (Rimfire client)
• Area Sales Manager – Bendigo, Vic (Upper Murray Seeds)
• Site Manager Seed Operations – NSW (Rimfire client)
• Group Director, Agribusiness (Valuation) – (Boylan & Associates client)
• Farm Manager – Mathoura, NSW (Meridian Recruitment client)
• MC Truck Driver (Cavanaghs Transport)
• Data Analytics Specialist (Rimfire Resources client)
• Commercial & Procurement Manager – Moree, NSW (AMPS)
• National Business Manager – Agronomy/Seed/AgTech (Rimfire Resources client)
• Territory Sales Manager, Ag Machinery – NSW (Rimfire Resources client)

Click here to access these and other exciting meat and livestock supply chain jobs currently listed on AgJobs Central.

The Changing Landscape of Agricultural Employment

As we enter a new era, the rapid wage inflation in agriculture appears to have stabilized, yet competitive pay remains a crucial factor in attracting talent.

Recent data from the ABS Wage Price Index indicates that annual wage growth reached 3.4% in the March quarter of 2025, showing an increase from 3.2% in the previous quarter. In the agricultural sector, SEEK’s advertised salaries have also risen by 3.6% year-on-year, although the pace is beginning to slow as the labor supply improves.

Employers are shifting towards a more cautious approach in salary negotiations, gradually moving away from the inflated premiums that characterized the COVID-related labor shortages. This change offers businesses greater control during hiring discussions, yet it necessitates a commitment to offer competitive and attractive remuneration packages.

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

To successfully attract skilled candidates, especially for regional and remote agricultural positions, agribusinesses must reassess their reward strategies. Today’s candidates are looking for more than just a paycheck; they seek meaningful recognition, opportunities for career development, work-life balance, and programs that promote employee wellbeing.

A strong workplace culture that emphasizes purpose, inclusion, and recognition can set businesses apart in a competitive salary landscape. Employers who lead with empathy and offer valuable non-monetary benefits will be better positioned to secure the talent they need now and in the future.

In summary, the evolving expectations of employees necessitate a holistic approach to recruitment and retention in the agricultural sector. By focusing on the entire employee experience, agribusinesses can foster loyalty and commitment among their workforce.

Source: Agricultural Appointments.