Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Agribusiness Recruitment Solutions
Agricultural Appointments has been a leader in agribusiness recruitment since 1979. Our team of specialists combines deep industry knowledge with extensive networks to connect clients with top-tier talent across agriculture, food manufacturing, and wine sectors. With over 40 years of experience, we leverage firsthand expertise from senior management roles and maintain a database of 200,000+ qualified professionals.Our human-centric approach prioritizes cultural fit over automated solutions, ensuring candidates align with organizational values and technical requirements. As active participants in industry events and academic mentorship programs, we maintain unparalleled insight into evolving sector demands while upholding strict confidentiality for competitive advantage.
Services
Recruitment
Executive Search
Outplacement
Psychometric Testing
Talent Networking
Industry Consultation
Career Transition Support
Cultural Fit Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialist experience in agribusiness recruitment
- Our team includes former CEOs and senior industry professionals
- We maintain a database of 200,000+ qualified agribusiness professionals
- We use psychometric testing to ensure objective candidate evaluation
- We provide personalized outplacement services for workforce transitions
What people say
Dedicated support
Industry expertise
Successful placements
Professional process
Personalized approach
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders for agribusiness organizations. We employ a six-stage process including detailed role analysis, candidate research, and cultural fit assessment. Our team leverages industry experience and networks to find executives who align with organizational values and strategic goals.
Psychometric Testing
We provide psychometric testing to enhance recruitment decisions. This service measures candidates against objective benchmarks, reducing interviewer bias. Tests evaluate personality traits, cognitive abilities, and leadership potential to ensure better hiring outcomes and team compatibility in agribusiness environments.
Outplacement Services
Our outplacement services support employees during workforce transitions. We offer career counseling, interview training, and job search assistance. This service helps organizations maintain positive relationships with departing staff while facilitating smoother career transitions within the agricultural sector.
Industry Networking
We provide access to an extensive agribusiness talent network. Our database contains 200,000+ professionals, supported by 147,000+ LinkedIn connections. This service ensures clients reach both active and passive candidates through targeted outreach and industry event participation.
Cultural Fit Assessment
Our cultural fit assessment evaluates candidates' compatibility with company values. We combine industry expertise with behavioral analysis to identify professionals who will thrive in specific organizational environments. This service reduces turnover risk and enhances team performance in agricultural enterprises.
People
Dr Ray Johnson
Managing Director
Dr Ray Johnson brings 25+ years of agribusiness leadership experience, including CEO roles at NSW Farmers and Genetics Australia. With a PhD in Agricultural Science, he specializes in strategic leadership and executive search within the agricultural sector.
Brett Price
Director
Brett Price offers 30+ years of agribusiness expertise, including leadership roles at George Weston Foods and Ridley AgriProducts. His experience spans animal nutrition, food manufacturing, and agrifood recruitment across multinational organizations.
Howard Wootton
Senior Agribusiness Consultant
Howard Wootton has over three decades of experience in agribusiness recruitment and management. He specializes in strategic sales and operations leadership, delivering results-driven solutions for clients across diverse agricultural sectors.
David Compton
Senior Agribusiness Consultant
David Compton combines agricultural expertise with recruitment specialization. Growing up on NSW properties, he brings practical industry knowledge to talent solutions for agricultural and food sector clients nationwide.
Dr Belinda Chung
General Manager, Operations
Dr Belinda Chung, a PhD-qualified Food Microbiologist, oversees recruitment operations. With 20+ years in agrifood recruitment, she applies evidence-based approaches to talent matching while ensuring quality client and candidate experiences.
Questions
What agribusiness sectors do you specialize in?
We cover the entire agri-food chain including livestock, grains, horticulture, animal health, food production, and wine industries.
How do you ensure cultural fit for placements?
Our six-stage executive search process includes detailed cultural assessment and behavioral attribute analysis to ensure organizational alignment.
What recruitment tools do you use?
We combine industry networks with psychometric testing and personalized interviews to evaluate both technical skills and cultural compatibility.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, our extensive networks include global connections for international agribusiness recruitment needs across the agricultural supply chain.
What outplacement services do you provide?
We offer career transition support including psychological profiling, interview training, and job search assistance for departing employees.
How do you maintain industry expertise?
Our team includes former industry leaders and active participants in agricultural events, conferences, and student mentorship programs.
