Apiarist/Beekeeper

Sociable Tech; Vittoria; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education assistance

Mentoring programs

Hybrid work options

Rostered arrangements

Job summary

Goldfield Honey Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Apiarist/Beekeeper for a full-time role in Vittoria, NSW. You will plan breeding, inspect hives, harvest honey and hive products, and manage pollination services to support premium honey production.

The position offers a competitive base salary with allowances, plus super, and supports education, mentoring and hybrid/rostered work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Apiary/Beekeeping position.
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and organising apiaries to produce honey, beeswax, royal jelly, and pollination services.
• Competence in hive manipulations including splitting colonies, queen breeding, swarm control, and seasonal feeding.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the breeding and raising of bees, including queen bee rearing, to ensure strong and productive colonies.
• Regularly inspecting hives for signs of disease or pests, and administering nutrition, medication, and pest control to maintain colony health and biosecurity.
• Harvesting and processing honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen to meet commercial and quality standards.
• Transporting and managing hives for pollination of crops, helping farmers achieve better yields through natural ecosystem support.
• Overseeing the upkeep of hives and beekeeping equipment, ensuring all tools and facilities are in optimal working condition.
• Maintaining detailed records of hive inspections, honey yields, breeding activity, and overall apiary performance.
• Participating in budgeting, taxation, and capital planning, and where applicable, training and supervising staff or contractors involved in beekeeping operations.

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Goldfield Honey Australia Pty Ltd Apiarist/Beekeeper – Full-Time Position Goldfield Honey Australia Pty Ltd ABN: 54 160 243 032 Location: Vittoria, 2799, New South Wales Work type: Full-time Salary: $76,000 – $81,000 per annum + super Goldfields Honey Australia is a trusted name in premium Australian honey production. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical beekeeping, we pride ourselves on producing natural honey and bee products that reflect the richness of our environment.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Apiarists / Beekeepers to join our team as we continue to grow. (3 positions in total)

Benefits

Competitive pay & allowances – strong base salary with allowances

Career growth & flexibility – education assistance, mentoring programs, and flexible work options including hybrid and rostered arrangements.

Task & responsibilities

Planning and coordinating the breeding and raising of bees, including queen bee rearing, to ensure strong and productive colonies.

Regularly inspecting hives for signs of disease or pests, and administering nutrition, medication, and pest control to maintain colony health and biosecurity.

Harvesting and processing honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen to meet commercial and quality standards.

Transporting and managing hives for pollination of crops, helping farmers achieve better yields through natural ecosystem support.

Overseeing the upkeep of hives and beekeeping equipment, ensuring all tools and facilities are in optimal working condition.

Maintaining detailed records of hive inspections, honey yields, breeding activity, and overall apiary performance.

Participating in budgeting, taxation, and capital planning, and where applicable, training and supervising staff or contractors involved in beekeeping operations.

Qualification & experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in Apiary/Beekeeping position Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and organising apiaries to produce honey, beeswax, royal jelly, and pollination services. Competence in hive manipulations including splitting colonies, queen breeding, swarm control, and seasonal feeding.

Ability to maintain records on colony performance, honey yield, and treatment schedules in compliance with biosecurity and industry regulations. Experience in harvesting, extracting, grading, and packaging honey and other hive products for commercial sale.

Commitment to sustainable and ethical beekeeping practices, including supporting biodiversity and ecological balance.

About Company

Goldfields Honey Australia Pty Ltd operates through its team of experienced and passionate beekeeping professionals who are dedicated to the care and preservation of healthy bee populations. Their core focus is to maintain strong, thriving hives while producing, processing, and packaging high-quality honey and beeswax products. With generations/decades of hands‑on expertise and a commitment to sustainable practices, the team ensures consistent, reliable results across all operations of delivering excellence from hive to jar.