Full Time Beekeeper

**Company description**

Gundagai bee farms is a locally owned and organised family business that has been in bees for almost 80 years We also proud ourselves for looking after each other and being as flexible as possible. We are always expanding and looking for the next employee to take role and strive for excellence in themselves and our business any dedication will be promptly rewarded.

**Job description**

The duties and responsibilities of the position 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:

- 5 years beekeeping work experience or a relevant degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in good 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.
- MR Truck and or Forklift Licence would be advantageous.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road