SMART Collective Pty Limited - Burradoo NSW

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

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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 protected work practices

Monitor expenditure against an agreed budget

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

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