Beekeeping Australia is currently seeking an experienced Beekeeper to join its team in Kingaroy. The successful candidate will work for a large commercial apiary at a range of sites throughout QLD and NSW. We pride ourselves on using industry best equipment and practices and can offer experience and training like no other. The position is full time, working 38 hours per week, plus overtime as required.
Tasks may include-
•Removing honey crops,
•Breeding new colonies and maintaining a health bee population including the breeding and management of Queen bees;
•Monitoring and managing hive hygiene and bee health including pest identification and removal;
•Managing removal and relocation of hives including biosecurity and logistical requirements;
•Extraction of honey and other bee products;
•Managing food safety and quality assurance matters as well as ensuring all operations adhere to the industry code of conduct; and
•Hive maintenance, and construction of new hives.
The successful application will need-
•3-5 year of commercial Beekeeping experience;
•Previous experience working in an operation of more than 400 hives;
•An understanding of pollination requirements of a range of plants including canola, Faber beans, macadamias, avocados and almonds;
•Ability to work weekends and also away for a week at a time, and occasionally two weeks in peak season depending on the location of the hives;
•The capacity to undertake heavy manual tasks including lifting and carrying;
•A Certificate III in Beekeeping would be an advantage;
•HC or HR vehicle licence;
•Forklift, bobcat and chainsaw tickets preferred;
•The ability to work as part of a team, or independently when needed;
Salary Range - $45,000-60,000
Australian and international applications will be accepted, please note any acceptance of employment for international applicants will be subject to current COVID travel and Australian Visa conditions.
All Beekeeping Australia employees are subject to our Drug and Alcohol Policy and may be subject to undertaking random and targeted drug and alcohol testing from time to time.
Applications close on 16/04/23
Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.