Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Avisa Apiarist/Beekeeper – BAREFOOT BEEKEEPING Location: Summerholm QLD Salary: $80,000 Work Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week, working over a 7-day roster Travel: Extensive travel across Queensland New South Wales, and Victoria Benefits Competitive Salary: $80000 per annum + superannuation. Work-Life Balance: Minimum 38 hours per week on a 7-day roster.

Travel Opportunities: Explore diverse regions while working across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. Growth and Development: Opportunities to learn and advance in the apiculture industry. Task & responsibilities

- As an Apiarist/Beekeeper, your duties will include at Barefoot Beekeeping: Managing and maintaining healthy bee colonies, including hive assembly, inspection, and pest/disease management. Breeding and raising queen bees and conducting hive splitting to enhance bee populations. Harvesting, extracting, and processing honey and other bee products like beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly.
- Coordinating and providing pollination services, including hive relocation across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. Cleaning, repairing, and maintaining apiary equipment and ensuring facilities are well-organized. Implementing biosecurity measures to prevent and manage pests and diseases.
- Migrating hives seasonally to optimize production and pollination services.



Maintaining accurate records of hive activities, honey yields, and pest treatments. Training and mentoring new or seasonal staff, and educating clients on sustainable beekeeping practices.

Qualification & experience

- Minimum Qualifications: At least a Certificate III in Beekeeping or a related field with up to 2 years of experience Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in beekeeping will substitute for formal qualifications.
- Essential Skills: Proficiency in hive management, honey production, and pest and disease control. Strong physical fitness and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.
- A solid understanding of biosecurity regulations and best practices in apiculture.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively across states.
- Robust communication skills for training and collaboration within a team environment.

About Company About Us

Us: BAREFOOT BEEKEEPING dedicated to producing high-quality honey and bee products while ensuring the sustainability of our bee populations. Based in summerholm QLD we are seeking a skilled and passionate Apiarist/Beekeeper to join our team.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-85000 Job Publish: 09-07-2026 Job Expire: 08-08-2026

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