Apiarist

K & K Forde Apiaries is a commercial apiary based at Young on the south-west slopes of NSW. We are seeking an experience Apiarist/Beekeeper to join our team. This is a full-time permanent position, offering a salary of $80,000 p.a. The position involves working away from home base as required during the season and involves all aspects of beekeeping, including: • Hive management including monitoring and maintaining the health of the bees • Queen rearing and replacement • Harvesting and extracting honey • Co-ordinating with farmers for pollination services • General hive maintenance • Transportation of hives The position involves heavy work and long hours as required. The successful applicant must have a sound knowledge of beekeeping with a minimum 2-3 years skilled experience, plus a good work ethic and attention to detail. A motor vehicle or truck licence is essential . Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. Applications close 03/10/26