Valkenburg Apiaries is a growing, hands-on beekeeping operation based in South Australia, focused on producing high-quality honey and maintaining strong, healthy hives.
We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our team in a full-time role. This role offers the opportunity to develop practical skills in apiculture while working in a supportive, down-to-earth team environment.

About the Role:

You will assist with the day-to-day operations of a commercial apiary, including hive management, honey production and pollination services. You will work closely with experienced beekeepers in both team and individual settings, gaining valuable hands-on exposure to all aspects of beekeeping operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with hive inspections, and brood checks
- Honey harvesting, extraction, and packing
- Hive construction, repairs and equipment maintenance
- Transporting hives and setting up at different sites when required
- Maintaining clean and organised workspaces
- Following safe procedures

What We're Looking For:
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and a team player
- Physically fit and able to handle repetitive manual tasks
- Comfortable working outdoors in heat, dust, and variable weather
- Honest, dependable, and punctual
- Practical mindset with good problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (Not Essential):
- Previous beekeeping or agricultural experience
- Interest in apiculture and sustainable food production
- Experience operating tools, machinery, and vehicles
- Driver's licence preferably HR/HC
- Forklift and Chemical licence

Additional Information
- Salary: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications
- Potential accommodation available for the right candidate
- On-the-job training and skill development in beekeeping and opportunity to grow within the business
- Flexible arrangements may be considered
- Police check may be required
- References may be requested

Work Conditions
- Early starts and seasonal workload variations (busy harvest periods) including overtime and weekend work
- Outdoor work in rural and remote environments
- Protective equipment provided (bee suits, gloves, etc.)
- Work Eligibility
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Suitable visa holders are welcome to apply.

Why Join Valkenburg Apiaries?

You'll be working hands-on with thousands of bees, learning a specialised trade that few people get the chance to experience.

Experience camping in the bush after a days work, in swags or trucks.
Every day is different. One day you're in the hives, the next you're harvesting honey or working across new sites. It's real work, outdoors, with real results you can see.

If you're reliable and willing to learn, there's genuine opportunity to build skills, take on more responsibility, and grow within the industry.

For someone who wants more than just a job, this is a chance to do something different and actually worthwhile.