Gundagai Bee Farms is a locally owned and organised family business that has been in bees for almost 90 years. We are proud of ourselves for looking after each other and being as flexible as possible. We are always expanding and looking for the next employee to take the role and strive for excellence in themselves and our business any dedication will be promptly rewarded. The duties and responsibilities of the Beekeepers will be as follows:
- Harvesting and extracting Honey
- Brood Nest management operations
- Inspecting bee sites for good breeding conditions and honey production
- Effectively identifying and controlling honeybee diseases and the management of disease Loading and unloading beehives during migratory time
- Checking and re-queening beehives regularly
- Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of the bees.
- Be competent in all facets of hive management and hive splitting.
- Building beehives.
You will need the following to be successful for this role:
- At least 5 years beekeeping work experience or a relevant degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in positive beekeeping practice.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work away from home for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work within a team or unsupervised.
- HR Truck License and or Forklift Licence would be advantageous.
Salary: $70,000-$85,000 per year Sponsorship is available for the candidates who need it. If you are interested, please apply for the position through the website