Beekeeper / Trainee Beekeeper
Sheffield TAS
Full Time
About Us
Australian Honey Products is the longest-established commercial apiary in Tasmania. The processing facility in Sheffield, where our honey is extracted is the most modern and largest extracting facility in Australia. We are a family owned and operated company and produce honey products and honey based liquor beverages. We also provide crop pollination services for a range of agricultural partners.
Role
If you are looking for a position in a rewarding industry that allows you to work in the outdoors, then this is the opportunity you are looking for.
This can be a physically demanding role and candidates must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job. The role also requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a team and unsupervised and recognition of safety in the workplace. During February to March, Launceston based applicants will be required to stay at our worker accommodation Monday to Friday in Waratah with all transport and food supplied.
Beekeeping experience is an advantage as is a truck license, however training and career progression is offered. Traineeships are also available, providing the opportunity to learn from our head beekeeper with over 50 years experience in the industry.
Duties include but not limited to
Hive Maintenance
Regularly inspect hives for health and cleanliness.
Honey Harvesting
Extract honey from hives, which involves removing honeycomb frames, processing honey
Hive Transportation
Move hives to new locations around Tasmania
General duties
Undertake work in the production facility to package honey products
Assist with the maintenance of our beekeeping equipment
A current Medium Rigid Truck or Heavy Rigid License with experience is an advantage but not essential.
Immediate start available. Remuneration is in accordance with the Pastoral Award.
Interested applicant are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will filled and closed as soon as a suitable applicant is succesful.
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