About the role The Orchard Manager/Lead manages the small citrus and apple orchard throughout the annual growing cycle, as well as an extensive number of fruit/tree/plant varieties in the communal garden, and demonstrates regenerative horticultural practices. This role combines hands-on orchard and garden management with education and demonstration responsibilities at Burradoo Park Farm in the Southern Highlands.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the citrus and apple orchard including pruning, feeding, mulching, weed control and soil health

- Monitor tree health, pests, disease and environmental conditions

- Coordinate irrigation and water management

- Manage flowering, fruit set, thinning and crop development

- Coordinate harvesting, sorting, storage and appropriate use of fruit

- Maintain orchard records, including varieties, tree health, yields and seasonal observations

- Take responsibility for the establishment, care and ongoing management of the 79 different fruit/tree/plant varieties in the communal garden

- Develop seasonal planting, propagation and maintenance plans

- Apply and demonstrate regenerative horticultural practices including composting,



mulching and integrated pest management

- Provide practical demonstrations and explanations to visitors, volunteers and education groups

- Develop annual and seasonal work plans and coordinate casual staff, volunteers or farm hands

- Maintain equipment and ensure secure work practices

About you

- Ability to manage the small citrus and apple orchard throughout the annual growing cycle

- Experience with pruning, feeding, mulching, weed control and soil health management

- Knowledge of monitoring tree health, pests and disease

- Experience with irrigation and water management

- Ability to maintain accurate records including varieties, tree health, yields and seasonal observations

- Knowledge of regenerative horticultural practices

- Ability to provide practical demonstrations and explanations to visitors, volunteers and education groups

- Experience coordinating casual staff, volunteers or farm hands

- Ability to develop and implement seasonal orchard management plans

- Capacity to work 4-5 days a week, including at least one weekend day

📌 Orchard Manager/Lead (Burradoo)
🏢 SMART Collective Pty
📍 Burradoo