Do you have experience as a beekeeper or strong interest in Beekeeping with experience in agriculture and machinery? Then a position as a Seasonal Beekeeper may be for you. As a Beekeeper you will assist in the preservation of Native Flora and play a role in the natural production and preparation of honey, beeswax and other useful bee products.
Beekeeping Australia is currently offering seasonal jobs in Beekeeping. Beekeepers will learn within large commercial apiary at a range of sites throughout QLD. This is a casual position based in Kingaroy that will involve work away from home in various locations.
Responsibilities
* Breeding and maintaining a healthy bee population
* Monitoring and managing hive hygiene and bee health
* Extraction of honey and other bee products
* Hive maintenance including some woodwork
Qualifications and Requirements
* Interest and some experience with bees
* Work rights within Australia (working holiday visa, residency, etc.)
* Ability to travel overnight and work a range of shifts
* Capacity to undertake heavy manual tasks including lifting and carrying up to 40 kg
* Manual car licence
* Forklift, bobcat and chainsaw experience preferred
This role will suit those with experience; hobby apiarists are encouraged to apply.
All Beekeeping Australia employees are subject to our Drug and Alcohol Policy and may be subject to random and targeted drug and alcohol testing from time to time.
Applicants must send a Cover Letter outlining why they would like to pursue a career in the Beekeeping industry as well as an up-to-date copy of their resume/CV to ***********@hotmail.com
Be careful – don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Do not transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
#J-18808-Ljbffr