Location: Unit 4, 380 Clenton Road, Gidgegannup WA 6083
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Employment: Full-Time, 38 hours per week
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Salary: AUD $85,000 per annum + statutory superannuation
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Accommodation: Fully employer-funded accommodation provided at the primary work location for the duration of employment.
About the Role n
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 n
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- Manage commercial apiaries and monitor colony health and productivity.
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- Conduct queen rearing, selective breeding and controlled mating programs.
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- Perform instrumental/artificial insemination where required.
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- Inspect hives and manage bee health, disease risks and biosecurity.
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- Maintain breeding, colony and production records.
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- Coordinate seasonal hive management, swarm prevention and honey production.
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- Maintain beekeeping equipment and relevant farm equipment.
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- Supervise and train apiary staff.
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- Travel to other apiary sites within Western Australia as required.
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Skills & Experience nn
- Minimum 5 years of relevant commercial beekeeping or queen breeding experience.
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- Strong experience in queen rearing, selective breeding and colony management.
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- Instrumental insemination experience highly regarded.
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- Solid knowledge of bee health, pest surveillance and biosecurity.
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- Relevant beekeeping qualification or vocational training preferred.
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- Driver licence required or ability to obtain an Australian licence.
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