At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain commercial bee colonies while ensuring their health and productivity.
- Company: Growing agricultural business in regional Victoria with a focus on beekeeping.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term opportunity, and supportive management.
- Other info: Relocation support available for the right candidate.
- Why this job: Join a thriving industry and make a real impact on sustainable agriculture.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of hands-on commercial beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of bee health.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
A private agricultural business in regional Victoria is seeking an experienced Commercial Beekeeper to join and help develop our beekeeping operations. We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in commercial apiary operations who is confident working independently and taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of bee colonies.
About the role
- Day-to-day management and maintenance of commercial bee colonies
- Regular hive inspections and assessment of colony health
- Queen, brood and colony management
- Swarm prevention and hive population management
- Identification and management of pests and diseases
- Feeding and seasonal hive management
- Preparing and maintaining hives to a strong commercial standard
- Maintaining apiary equipment and accurate hive records
- Assisting with the planning and future development of the beekeeping operation
- Working independently while providing practical advice to management
About you
- Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in commercial beekeeping
- Demonstrated experience managing a significant number of hives in a commercial environment
- Strong knowledge of bee health, queen management, nutrition, pests and disease
- Ability to assess colony strength and identify issues early
- Good understanding of seasonal hive management
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the apiary operation
- Good communication and record-keeping skills
- Current Australian driver's licence, or ability to obtain one
- Ability to undertake the physical requirements of commercial beekeeping
- Experience in large-scale commercial apiary operations, pollination services, queen breeding or hive expansion would be highly regarded.
What we offer
- Long-term opportunity with a growing agricultural business
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Opportunity to take a key role in developing and managing the beekeeping operation
- Supportive management and stable working environment
- Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate
Applications will be treated confidentially.
Commercial Beekeeper in Mildura employer: seek.com.au
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