Permanent Recruitment

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Build your best team using our expertise

We know that the success of agriculture in Australia comes down to the people. That’s why we offer specialist agricultural experience and advice.


Utilise our industry knowledge and extensive networks to find the right technical and cultural fit for your business needs. With over 30 years of experience in agricultural recruitment, you can be confident in our skills. Our experts provide meaningful insight, access to established and vast networks, and a platform for innovative solutions to agribusiness recruitment.



Partnering with us is a commitment to finding the perfect fit for your agribusiness.

Our Commitment to You

  • Assist in detemining your business needs, defining expectations and formalising a candidate profile.


  • Define your expectations and work efficiently to ensure your agribusiness continues on the right track.



  • Provide reports with in-depth commentary on suitable candidates’ strengths, weaknesses, experience, personal circumstances, and suitability.
  • Provide standardised documentation and interview processes. Ensuring consistency and objectivity in the selection decision.



  • Provide insight regarding industry standards, legal compliance, market competitors, remuneration structures and your agribusiness’s reputation.
  • Promote your business as an employer of choice, helping you define your culture and increase attraction.


  • Follow Australian Standard AS 4811:2006 as the basis of our screening process.



  • Offer and uphold our replacement guarantee for candidates through our permanent recruitment process.
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Build your team with us

Our Team

Our team has first-hand insight and experience through the Australian agricultural industry. We live ag, so we know ag.

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News and Insights

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Big Changes are Happening at The Lucas Group

By The Lucas Group • September 16, 2025
We're launching a new way to get your agribusiness jobs in front of the right people. It's our biggest change in decades!
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Culture is For Workplaces, Not Just Yoghurt

By The Lucas Group • September 15, 2025
The key to strong agribusinesses? Bringing in team members who help to strengthen your culture, safety, and team dynamics.
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Australian Olive Success Is Oil We Need

By Lucas Group • August 26, 2025
Australia’s 2025 olive harvest shines, with record yields, top-quality oil, and growers proving resilience despite drought and extreme weather.
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Rental Crunch Hits Agribusiness Workforces

By The Lucas Group • August 26, 2025
Australia’s rental crunch is hitting farmers hard, forcing creative housing solutions and driving up the cost of keeping essential staff.
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What Small Agribusinesses Need to Know About the Right to Disconnect

By The Lucas Group • August 13, 2025
Small agribusinesses, are you ready for the 2025 right to disconnect and casual employment changes, effective August 26? Get the details here.
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The Lucas Group and People in Paddocks Partner to Strengthen Our Ag Workforce

By The Lucas Group • July 24, 2025
The Lucas Group and People in Paddocks, have are teaming up to improve recruitment, onboarding, and workforce safety outcomes in ag.
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Fair Work Steps Up Pressure on Horticulture Sector

By The Lucas Group • July 1, 2025
New Fair Work report into Horticulture reveals Australia’s worst-performing regions and renews focus on labour hire providers.
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Wage Increases & Superannuation for FY25/26

By The Lucas Group • July 1, 2025
Here's a quick breakdown of increases to minimum and award wages, superannuation, and entitlements for the 25/26 financial year.
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Aussie Lamb Demand Surges With Record Prices Expected to Continue Through Winter

By The Lucas Group • June 19, 2025
Aussie lamb prices soar as overseas demand surges. Record prices expected to continue through winter, driven by strong exports to the US and China.
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Full-Service Recruitment is the Key to Success in Ag Hiring

By The Lucas Group • June 16, 2025
Discover why full-service recruitment is the future of ag hiring in Australia. Learn how it can help your agribusiness find the right talent and drive success.
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