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Careers in Agriculture

by Humans of Agriculture · English · Business

The Careers in Agriculture podcast is designed to support the Agriculture industry showcase the human side of new and emerging jobs.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 17 min
Latest: 28 Aug 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

28 Aug 2026 · 21 min

Now Hiring: Sales Coordinator with Action Steel

In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Lennie Grace of Action Steel to explore the journey of a family-owned business that has grown from a small shed-building operation into a focused agricultural business serving livestock and cropping enterprises. Lennie shares how he and his brother Vince grew up around the business, spending weekends at the factory and school holidays visiting farms with their father, Martin, who started Action Steel in 2001. Those early experiences, from seeing rotary dairies and shearing sheds to witnessing the importance of customer…

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E15 · 19 Aug 2026 · 41 min
Now Hiring: Area Sales Manager with Ornata Technologies
Oli recently sat down with Josh Tepper, CEO, and Michael Webb, COO and co-founders of Ornata Technologies, to explore how the business is making autonomous farming a practical reality and why they're looking for an Area Sales Manager to help drive the next stage of growth across Victoria and Southern New South Wales. Ornata has developed a remote operations platform that allows farmers to operate the machinery they already own without someone physically sitting in the cab. Following successful commercial deployments and growing demand from customers, the team is expanding and looking for…
E14 · 16 Jul 2026 · 27 min
Now Hiring: Farm Operations Manager with Warakirri Cropping
Oli recently sat down with Warakirri Cropping Regional Manager for Western Australia, Tony Murfit, to explore the Farm Operations Manager opportunity at Mawarra and what makes it such an important role within the business. Located near Merredin, Mawarra is a large-scale broadacre cropping operation with more than 24,000 hectares of arable land. Warakirri Cropping is looking for someone who can work closely with Farm Manager Andrew Martin, lead the team from the front, and help keep paddock operations moving across a large and complex aggregation. In this episode, Oli and Tony discuss: Tony’s…
E13 · 26 Jun 2026 · 27 min
Now Hiring: Agribusiness Manager Opportunities across Australia with SproutAg
Oli recently sat down with Sprout Ag Senior Agribusiness Manager, Oscar McLean , alongside Humans of Agriculture Talent Specialist, Zoe Burgess , to explore career opportunities with one of Australia's fastest-growing agribusiness advisory firms. With multiple Agribusiness Manager positions available across regional Australia, SproutAg is looking for ambitious people who want to work alongside farming businesses, solve complex financial challenges, and build long-term careers in a rapidly expanding company. In this episode, Oli, Zoe and Oscar discuss: Oscar's career journey from Marcus…
E12 · 10 Sep 2025 · 17 min
Come join our Team - HOA is HIRING for a Partnerships Manager!
We're on the hunt for an extraordinary human to help take Humans of Agriculture into an exciting new chapter. 🌱 Your Opportunity We’re looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our small, dynamic team. 🌾 Humans of Agriculture is a purpose-led media company dedicated to building the next generation of Australian agriculture by using storytelling to connect, inform, and inspire. Our new Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in growing our impact by developing and managing commercial partnerships. You’ll be the person who turns opportunities into outcomes; building relationships,…
E11 · 3 Sep 2025 · 23 min
Hiring: Could you be MaxCare's next Regional Sales Manager?
When sussing out a potential new job, wouldn't it be handy if you could interview the interviewer. That's why we created the Careers In Ag podcast, and we're keen to hear more about a job that's caught our attention. MaxCare is on the look out for a new Regional Sales Manager. MaxCare is not just a business, it's a family... a unique ecosystem that nurtures hunger, persistence, initiative and a growth mindset. We chat with Maxum Foods General Manager Tom Newton to learn more about the Regional Sales Manager vacancy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tom Newton and MaxCare 02:42 Passion for…
E10 · 17 Jan 2024 · 20 min
Job Opportunities at Outcross Agri-services with Tom Newsome
Oli recently sat down with Tom Newsome, Managing Director at Outcross Agri-services to find out about their latest job opportunities. The team at Outcross are on the lookout for several staff to join their business in locations across New South Wales and Victoria. In the chat, Oli and Tom discuss: The current livestock industry A bit about Tom and his career How Outcross has evolved since its inception in 2008 Outcross' focus on providing opportunities and career pathways for young people What type of people they are looking for in the roles they have available The positions available From…
E9 · 24 Oct 2023 · 14 min
Station Manager at Minderoo with Ben Dwyer
Oli recently sat down with Ben Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer - Agribusiness at Harvest Road Group to find out about their latest job opportunities. The team are on the lookout for several staff to join their business, but today we are chatting about the Station Manager Role at Minderoo Station. In the chat, Oli and Ben discuss: Their integrated Cattle and Beef supply chain What the businesses goals are The agribusiness strategy and how the Station Manager role will support the business in achieving their goals and objectives A bit about the team members, the properties, and the job…
E8 · 10 Sep 2023 · 10 min
Assistant Manager / Overseer at Kenny's Creek Angus chat with Sam Burton Taylor (Owner)
The team at Kenny's Creek are on the lookout for an Assistant Manager / Overseer Contact Kenny's Creek directly for this role. From their job advertisement We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working individual for an Assistant Manager or Overseer role with Kenny's Creek at Hillgrove in Boorowa, NSW. Hillgrove Pastoral manages two other properties in the Boorowa area – Burrowa Hills and Breakfast Creek. Hillgrove is a mixed farm with a focus on our Kenny's Creek Angus stud and PrimeLine ewe flock. To support the livestock we run a grazing crop and pasture program. The farm is…
E7 · 4 Sep 2023 · 15 min
Senior Researcher and Graduate roles at Birchip Cropping Group with Yolanda Plowman
Birchip Cropping Group are looking for Two (2) Graduate Research Agronomists and a Senior Researcher Role. In this episode with sit down with Yolanda Plowman to hear more about Birchip Cropping Group (BCG), her career and the opportunities for new team members to join their team. Find the Roles on Seek HERE . About Yolanda Dr Yolanda Plowman joined BCG as the Senior Research Manager in February 2023. Originally from Brisbane where she completed her undergraduate studies in biological sciences and mathematics, Yolanda completed her PhD in soil microbiology associated with wheat roots at The…
E6 · 10 Aug 2023 · 10 min
Rotational Analyst Global Graduate Position (Nuveen Natural Capital)
Oli sits down with Kristina from Nuveen Natural Capital to talk about what could be the best graduate program on offer in Australia... The Nuveen Natural Capital Rotational Analyst role immediately sparked our interest. The dynamic global grad program sounds like such a good career opportunity, Oli and the team seriously considered applying for the position... But then we thought we would be better off sharing it with our Humans of Agriculture community. Oli and Kristina cover: What is Nuveen and Nuveen Natural Capital Program overview and highlights Who you would be working with…
E5 · 1 Jun 2023 · 11 min
Market Operator (AuctionsPlus)
If you haven't heard of them, AuctionsPlus provides online services for the buying and selling of livestock and agricultural goods. They are currently on the lookout for Market Operators to support their growing team. Ideal candidates have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service levels, an interest in sales and are looking to further develop or enhance their skill sets within the agricultural industry and with a reputable brand. The role will report to their Market Operations Coordinator and will require a high level of attention to detail, an ability to think on the spot and…
E4 · 25 May 2023 · 14 min
Cropping Graduate Role (Warakirri Cropping)
Warakirri Cropping is an Australian-owned, safety-first, family-oriented, innovative, large-scale, cropping organisation with over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia. The Warakirri Agriculture Graduate Program provides you with a unique, structured development program in Broadacre Cropping. Each year Warakirri offers up to five Cropping Graduate placements. The Graduate Program runs for two years and will include experiences living and working across a number of farms along with exposure to the broader corporate team. The Graduate Role will: Gain exposure to different…
E3 · 19 May 2023 · 16 min
Senior Diesel Mechanic (Warakirri Cropping)
Warakirri Cropping is an Australian-owned, safety-first, family-oriented, innovative, large-scale, cropping organisation with over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia. The Senior Diesel Mechanic will have numerous responsibilities including: You will have full ownership of running the workshop. Oversee the maintenance of a fleet of light vehicles, trucks, tractors, sprayers, harvesters, and a range of farm support equipment. Ensure all maintenance is carried out in a timely and professional manner in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements. This would include: Conducting…

About Careers in Agriculture

The Careers in Agriculture podcast is designed to support the Agriculture industry showcase the human side of new and emerging jobs.

Careers in Agriculture is a English business podcast from Humans of Agriculture. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Humans of Agriculture
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 17 min
Latest episode: 28 Aug 2026
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