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 $74,000 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 03/06/25