Apiary Supervisor / Beekeeper (Full-Time)
Location: Tintinara, SA
Employer: Hooper Honey Trust
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week + seasonal overtime)
AUD $80,000 - $85,000 per annum
Our client, Hooper Honey Trust is seeking a motivated and reliable Apiary Supervisor / Beekeeper to join their team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work, values teamwork, and is open to continuous learning in a dynamic agricultural environment.
Due to the seasonal nature of beekeeping, flexibility with working hours and overtime is essential.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee monitoring and maintenance of honeybee health and record keeping
- Manage honey harvesting and hive operations in the field
- Monitor production targets related to 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
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About You
- No allergy to bees (essential)
- Willing to relocate to Tintinara or live within commuting distance
- Experience in 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 effectively
- Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to train and mentor junior workers
- Ability to monitor production targets and report outcomes
- Current driver's licence (HR/HC licence highly regarded)
- Comfortable with rural and outdoor work
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What We Offer
- Market-competitive salary aligned with the Pastoral Award (MA000035)
- Accommodation option: 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
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Our Values
- Positive, energetic work attitude
- Respect for seasonal operations and landholder relationships
- Strong teamwork and integrity
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn
- High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and attention to detail