JOB TITLE: Experienced Beekeeper

LOCATION: Meningie, South Australia, Australia

POSITION STATUS: Full-time contract position for six months only (in the first instance) from September 2026 – March 2027 (negotiable).

SALARY: An above Award rate salary commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful applicant will be offered. 

CONDITIONS: Most of the work will be conducted in an outdoor environment. Significant out-of-hours travel will be required during the season to shift hives to and from various pollination sites and food sources.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a young, overseas experienced Beekeeper, who is eligible to obtain a working visa for Australia, to combine work with travel opportunities during their home ‘off-season’. This arrangement has the potential to be offered on an ongoing basis for three years, depending on personal and economic circumstances.

Local and interstate experienced Beekeepers are also strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS: Applications addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria listed in the CA Job and Person Specification_Experienced Beekeeper V2.0 (below) will be accepted until Friday 31 July, 2026 unless the job is filled prior to this date. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 

Applications should be emailed to coorongapiaries@gmail.com.

Download the CA Job and Person Specification_Experienced Beekeeper V2.0