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: $73,000 – $78,000 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.

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.