Apiary Supervisor / Beekeeper, Tintinara SA

About this job

Hooper Honey Trust is looking for an Apiary Supervisor / Beekeeper to manage their beekeeping operations in Tintinara. This is a full-time, hands-on role in a dynamic agricultural environment.

What you will do:

• Oversee honeybee health, monitoring and record keeping
• Manage honey harvesting and hive operations
• Monitor production targets for honey extraction and processing
• Coordinate hive movements across sites
• Operate and maintain beekeeping equipment
• Conduct hive assessments for pollination readiness
• Ensure compliance with QA processes and biosecurity requirements
• Develop queen breeding strategies and hive genetic improvement programs
• Supervise and train apiary workers

What we are looking for:

• No allergy to bees (essential)
• Experience supervising or leading staff in an apiary or agricultural setting
• Strong knowledge of hive management, bee health, biosecurity and QA requirements
• Ability to coordinate daily operations and allocate tasks
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Ability to train and mentor junior workers
• Current driver’s licence (HR/HC licence highly regarded)
• Comfortable with rural and outdoor work
• Willing to relocate to Tintinara or live within commuting distance

What we offer:

• Competitive salary AUD $70,000 – $90,000 per annum
• 3-bedroom brick home available in Tintinara
• All required PPE provided
• Work-related travel expenses covered
• Comprehensive onboarding and employee handbook
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Pathways for progression and above-award wage growth based on performance

Due to the seasonal nature of beekeeping, flexibility with working hours and overtime is essential.

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Originally listed on Workforce Australia.