Beekeeper Queen Breeder

Rashi Joshi; Perth; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully employer-funded accommodation

Job summary

Noor Bees Perth is seeking an experienced Apiarist / Queen Bee Breeding Specialist to manage commercial queen breeding, colony health, biosecurity and apiary operations across Western Australia. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead breeding programs and oversee beekeeping operations at multiple sites within WA.

We require a minimum of 5 years in commercial beekeeping or queen breeding, with strong expertise in queen rearing, colony management and biosecurity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial beekeeping or queen breeding experience.
• Strong experience in queen rearing, selective breeding and colony management.
• Instrumental insemination experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of bee health, pest surveillance and biosecurity.
• Driver licence required or ability to obtain an Australian licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial apiaries and monitor colony health and productivity.
• Conduct queen rearing, selective breeding and controlled mating programs.
• Perform instrumental/artificial insemination where required.
• Inspect hives and manage bee health, disease risks and biosecurity.
• Maintain breeding, colony and production records.
• Coordinate seasonal hive management, swarm prevention and honey production.
• Maintain beekeeping equipment and relevant farm equipment.
• Supervise and train apiary staff.
• Travel to other apiary sites within Western Australia as required.

Skills

Queen bee breeding

Colony management

Biosecurity

Bee health

Beekeeping experience

Driver licence

Insemination techniques

Education

Beekeeping qualification or vocational training preferred

Tools

Insemination equipment

Job description

ANZSCO: 121311 - Apiarist

Employer: Noor Bees Perth

Location: Unit 4, 380 Clenton Road, Gidgegannup WA 6083

Employment: Full-Time, 38 hours per week

Salary: AUD $85,000 per annum + statutory superannuation

Accommodation: Fully employer-funded accommodation provided at the primary work location for the duration of employment.

About the Role

Noor Bees Perth is seeking an experienced Apiarist / Queen Bee Breeding Specialist to manage commercial queen breeding, colony health, biosecurity and apiary operations across Western Australia.

Key Duties

• Manage commercial apiaries and monitor colony health and productivity.
• Conduct queen rearing, selective breeding and controlled mating programs.
• Perform instrumental/artificial insemination where required.
• Inspect hives and manage bee health, disease risks and biosecurity.
• Maintain breeding, colony and production records.
• Coordinate seasonal hive management, swarm prevention and honey production.
• Maintain beekeeping equipment and relevant farm equipment.
• Supervise and train apiary staff.
• Travel to other apiary sites within Western Australia as required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial beekeeping or queen breeding experience.
• Strong experience in queen rearing, selective breeding and colony management.
• Instrumental insemination experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of bee health, pest surveillance and biosecurity.
• Relevant beekeeping qualification or vocational training preferred.
• Driver licence required or ability to obtain an Australian licence.