Beekeeper Seasonal, Backpacker

Beekeeping Australia

Kingaroy, Toowoomba and Darling Downs QLD

Farm Labour (Farming, Animals and Conservation)

Casual/Vacation

32 – 45 per hour

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 not only will you assist in the preservation of Native Flora you will also 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.

The successful candidate will learn all aspects of bee keeping including;

Breeding and maintaining a healthy bee population;

Monitoring and managing hive hygiene and bee health;

Extraction of honey and other bee products; and

Hive maintenance including some woodwork.

The successful application will need-

An interest and some experience with Bees

Work rights within Australia (working holiday Visa, or residency ect.)

The ability to travel overnight and work a range of shifts

The capacity to undertake heavy manual tasks including lifting and carrying (a box of honey weighs upto 40kg)

Have a Manual car License

Forklift, bobcat and chainsaw experience preferred.

This role will suit those with experience, hobby apiarists are encouraged to apply. Feel free to check out our facebook or instagram pages, just search BeekeepingAustralia.

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.

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

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

CV to brad-jensen@hotmail.com