At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant orchard, managing everything from planting to harvesting.
- Company: Join SMART Collective, a passionate team dedicated to sustainable agriculture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hands-on experience, flexible hours, and the chance to work outdoors.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth and to connect with like-minded individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable farming while learning valuable skills.
- Qualifications: A love for horticulture and a willingness to learn about regenerative practices.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
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 safe work practices.
- Monitor expenditure against an agreed budget.
- Provide regular updates on orchard/garden condition, production and priorities.
Orchard Lead in Burradoo employer: SMART Collective Pty Limited
SMART Collective Pty Limited is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque Southern Highlands, offering a unique opportunity for the Orchard Manager/Lead to engage in hands-on horticultural management while promoting regenerative practices. With a strong focus on employee growth and community involvement, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values education and sustainability, making it an ideal place for those passionate about horticulture and environmental stewardship.
Contact Details:
SMART Collective Pty Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Orchard Lead in Burradoo
Orchard Management
Horticultural Practices
Soil Health Management
Pest and Disease Monitoring
Irrigation Management
Crop Development
Harvesting Coordination
