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AgRec connects Australian farming businesses, pastoral stations, and regional employers with skilled, reliable workers — pre-screened against the real demands of the job — not just a resume. 100% Australian owned and operated by a rural farming family. No hire, no fee.
$0
Upfront cost — no hire, no fee model
100%
Australian owned and operated by a rural farming family
Trusted by
Excel Farms
Gillett Holdings
Cowcher Agrigroup
Glendavale Farms
Viridian Ag
Central Stockcare
Altus Farms
York Haulage
No Hire, No Fee
Our services
What We Offer
Whether you need a full-time farm manager, a seasonal harvest crew, or strategic workforce advice, AgRec has a service to match. All recruitment is contingency-based — you only pay when you hire.
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Permanent Placement
Full-time & ongoing roles
For roles that need the right person long-term. We take the time to understand your operation, your culture, and what a successful hire actually looks like before we start searching.
- Farm managers & cropping supervisors
- Livestock & station managers
- General farm hands & operators
- Machinery operators & maintenance
- Operations & property managers
02
Seasonal & Casual
Short-term & peak period
Agriculture runs to seasons and you need staff who can step straight in. We maintain an active network of experienced casual and contract workers ready for seeding, harvest, shearing, and other time-critical periods.
- Harvest operators & header drivers
- Chaser bin & field bin drivers
- Seeding crews & spray operators
- Shearers, shed hands & crutchers
- Station crew & mustering hands
03
HR & WHS Support
Compliance & safety
Recruitment is only part of the picture. AgRec partners with specialist HR and WHS consultants to help farm businesses stay compliant, manage people effectively, and build safer workplaces.
- Employment contracts & award interpretation
- Workplace policies & procedures
- Farm safety systems & inductions
- Performance management support
- Dispute resolution guidance
How it works
The Hiring Process
We keep it straightforward. One conversation to get started, then we do the hard work so you can stay focused on running your operation.
01
You brief us
Tell us the role, the operation, and what you actually need from the person. One conversation — phone or email — is enough to get started. We ask the right questions so nothing important gets missed.
02
We source and screen
We identify candidates from our network, conduct reference checks, and assess suitability against your specific operation. You only see people we'd genuinely recommend.
03
You interview the shortlist
We present a tight shortlist — typically two to four candidates — with our assessment of each. You run the interviews and make the call. No time wasted on unsuitable applications.
04
Placement confirmed
Once you've made your hire, we handle onboarding paperwork and communication. Our fee only applies once the person starts. No hire means no charge, ever.
We know what good looks like in the paddock.
AgRec was founded out of a farming background in Kojonup, WA. Every candidate we place is assessed the way a farmer would assess them — not the way an HR manager would.
Where we operate
Coverage Across
Regional Australia
AgRec operates primarily across Western Australia and Queensland, with placements made into operations right across the country.
Great Southern & Wheatbelt WA
Our home base. Deep networks across broadacre cropping operations from Kojonup to Merredin and everywhere in between.
South West & Coastal WA
Mixed farming, viticulture, horticulture, and livestock operations across the South West corridor.
Pilbara & Kimberley WA
Pastoral and mining placements across the north of WA, including remote station and mine site roles.
Goldfields WA
Regional mining and support roles across the Goldfields, including the Katanning and Kalgoorlie corridors.
Darling Downs & Queensland
Broadacre cropping and grain operations across Queensland through our Queensland partnership.
Across Australia
Pastoral and station placements right across the country — Riverina, NT, SA, and beyond when the right role comes up.
AgRec Advisory
More than a recruiter.
A workforce partner.
If your people challenges go beyond a single vacant role, AgRec Advisory is our workforce consulting arm — built for farm businesses that need straight answers on the harder questions.
We work across all of regional and remote Australia. Agriculture only. No generalists, no theory.
Learn About Advisory →Advisory services
- Workforce PlanningMap out what roles you need now and in the next 12 to 24 months.
- Hiring StrategyWhere to advertise, how to write a job ad that works, what to look for.
- Remuneration BenchmarkingExactly what the market pays for every role on your property.
- Retention AdvisoryWhy good people are leaving and what practical steps fix it.
- Role Design & OnboardingStructure positions clearly and set new hires up to succeed from day one.
- Farm Visits & On-Site ConsultingWe come to you, meet the team, and give advice based on what we actually see.
Why AgRec
What Makes Us Different
There are plenty of generalist recruiters. AgRec isn't one of them.
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Founded by farmers
AgRec was built out of a contracting background in Kojonup, WA. Our Managing Director worked across broadacre and livestock operations before founding the agency. We assess candidates the way a farmer would — not the way an HR manager would.
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Agriculture and resources only
We don't recruit for retail, hospitality, or office roles on the side. Every relationship we build and every placement we make is in agriculture, pastoral, or regional resources. That focus means our networks are deeper and our understanding sharper.
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Candidates who last
We assess work ethic, attitude toward remote living, and cultural fit for your specific operation — not just skills against a job description. A technically qualified candidate who doesn't suit the environment won't last a season, and that costs everyone.
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No hire, no fee — always
No retainers, no listing fees, no management charges. Our fee is a percentage of the placed candidate's first-year salary and only applies once they start work. That keeps us accountable for the quality of every placement we make.
Common questions
What Employers Ask Us
How does the no hire, no fee model work?
Simple. You brief us on the role, we source and screen candidates, and if we find someone you hire — you pay a placement fee. That fee is a percentage of the placed candidate's first-year salary and is only invoiced once the person starts work. If we don't find the right person, there is no charge at any point.
How quickly can you find someone?
It depends on the role and how specific your requirements are. For common roles like general farm hands or harvest operators, we can often have candidates in front of you within a few days. For senior management or specialist roles, it may take two to four weeks. We'll always give you a realistic timeframe upfront.
Do you handle the reference checks?
Yes. Every candidate we present has been reference checked before you see them. We conduct at least two references — ideally direct supervisors from relevant prior roles — and we ask the kinds of questions that matter for on-farm or on-site work.
Can you help with accommodation or relocation for candidates?
We can help coordinate and communicate. We'll make sure candidates understand the accommodation situation before they commit. For relocation, we can advise on what is reasonable to offer — that's also something we cover in our remuneration benchmarking service.
Do you recruit for mining and resources roles?
Yes. AgRec is actively expanding into regional mining recruitment across Western Australia. If you have mine site roles or regional resources positions to fill, get in touch and we'll talk through what we can do.
What if the placement doesn't work out?
We stand behind our placements. If a placed candidate leaves or is let go within the warranty period outlined in our placement agreement, we'll work to find you a replacement. We'd rather make it right than leave you short-handed.
How do I get started?
Call us, email, or fill in the contact form and we'll reach out within one business day. A short conversation is all it takes. No long intake forms, no upfront commitment — just a direct conversation about what you need.
Ready to find the right person?
No hire, no fee. Register a role and we'll be in touch within one business day.