About the role

This is an Orchard Manager/Lead position responsible for managing a small citrus and apple orchard throughout the annual growing cycle, as well as the establishment, care and ongoing management of 79 different fruit/tree/plant varieties in the communal garden (SAKG). The role combines hands-on orchard management with a regenerative education and demonstration focus, applying and demonstrating regenerative horticultural practices to visitors, volunteers and education groups.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the small citrus and apple orchard throughout the annual growing cycle

- Work with the Market Garden manager to develop and implement seasonal orchard management plans

- Manage 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 79 different fruit/tree/plant varieties in SAKG

- Develop annual and seasonal work plans and coordinate casual staff, volunteers or farm hands assisting with horticultural activities

About you

- Apply and demonstrate regenerative horticultural practices

- Build soil health through composting, mulching, groundcovers and biological approaches

- Integrate biodiversity and beneficial insects into orchard management

- Minimise chemical inputs and use integrated pest management

- Trial different growing and orchard-management techniques

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

- Support volunteers and work experience participants

- Maintain equipment and ensure secure work practices

- Monitor expenditure against an agreed budget

- Provide regular updates on orchard/garden condition, production and priorities

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