Job Description
SMART Collective Pty Limited - Burradoo NSW
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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.
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Manage the citrus and apple orchard including pruning, feeding, mulching, weed control and soil health
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Monitor tree health, pests, disease and environmental conditions
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Coordinate irrigation and water management
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Manage flowering, fruit set, thinning and crop development
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Coordinate harvesting, sorting, storage and appropriate use of fruit
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Maintain orchard records, including varieties, tree health, yields and seasonal observations
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Take responsibility for the establishment, care and ongoing management of the 79 different fruit/tree/plant varieties in the communal garden
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Develop seasonal planting, propagation and maintenance plans
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Apply and demonstrate regenerative horticultural practices including composting,



mulching and integrated pest management
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Provide practical demonstrations and explanations to visitors, volunteers and education groups
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Develop annual and seasonal work plans and coordinate casual staff, volunteers or farm hands
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Maintain equipment and ensure protected work practices
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Ability to manage the small citrus and apple orchard throughout the annual growing cycle
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Experience with pruning, feeding, mulching, weed control and soil health management
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Knowledge of monitoring tree health, pests and disease
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Experience with irrigation and water management
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Ability to maintain accurate records including varieties, tree health, yields and seasonal observations
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Knowledge of regenerative horticultural practices
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Ability to provide practical demonstrations and explanations to visitors, volunteers and education groups
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Experience coordinating casual staff, volunteers or farm hands
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Ability to develop and implement seasonal orchard management plans
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Capacity to work 4-5 days a week, including at least one weekend day
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📌 Orchard Manager/Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 SMART Collective Pty
📍 New South Wales