Job Description
About the role An excellent opportunity for an experienced Farm or Orchard Manager to take ownership of a well-established almond orchard near Hillston, NSW.
Leading an experienced on-farm team, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of the orchard, including people, planning, day-to-day operations and asset management.
Almond experience would be highly regarded; however, experienced managers from other tree crop operations, including citrus, avocado and stone fruit, are also encouraged to apply.
Duties
Take overall responsibility for orchard performance, productivity, costs and reporting
Lead and develop an established team across irrigation, maintenance and orchard operations
Plan and coordinate activities across the full seasonal orchard calendar
Manage labour, machinery, equipment and operational resources
Oversee irrigation, orchard health, pest and disease management
Manage farm infrastructure, assets and preventative maintenance programs
Coordinate contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders
Maintain strong safety, operational and performance standards across the orchard
Skills & experience
Minimum 5 years' experience across farm operations and management
Experience within almonds or other permanent/tree crops such as vineyards, citrus, stone fruit or avocado highly regarded




Proven people leadership skills with the ability to set expectations, develop teams and maintain standards
Strong operational planning and organisational capability
Financial literacy, including budgeting, cost management and reporting
Sound understanding of WHS, farm safety and compliance requirements
Strong computer literacy, record keeping and reporting skills
Horticulture qualifications desirable but not essential
Benefits
Competitive salary with flexibility for the right person
On-site house provided
Vehicle provided
Established and experienced permanent team already in place
Well-planned orchard with strong irrigation and water infrastructure
Opportunity to take genuine ownership of a large-scale commercial operation
Long-term career chance with an established agricultural business
Our client is an established agricultural business operating large-scale commercial orchards across regional Australia.
This Hillston operation is a relatively new, well-planned orchard with established infrastructure, including strong irrigation and water systems.
With an experienced team already in place, the business is looking for a capable people leader who can take ownership of the operation, maintain high standards and continue driving orchard performance.
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📌 Orchard Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Agri Talent Pty
📍 New South Wales