Are you highly organised, proactive and looking for a meaningful role that combines administration, operations and family support? Join a tight-knit, family-run agronomy business where no two days are the same!

About Us

PY Agronomy is a small, family-owned business based in the Central West of NSW. We provide agronomic consulting services to local clients and are passionate about agriculture and community. We’re looking for a reliable and resourceful individual to support both our business operations and family logistics.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the PY Agronomy operation in three core areas including but not limited to family logistics and support; administration and communication support; operations support to PY Ag consultants including system management, soil and seed testing and other enabling functions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Family support and logistics. Provide caring and organised daily support to the family, including school runs, after-school logistics, basic household coordination.

A high level of confidentiality and discretion. Trust is the core component of this role and must be built on, maintained and respected at all times, including not discussing the operations of the family, the business or other related matters outside the workplace.

Running of all systems and administration duties for the operational side of the PY Agronomy business – including but not limited to, admin, phone calls, data entry, timesheet management, financial/receipting requirements, and client communications.

Organisation, planning and anticipation. This role requires someone who is an exceptional planner, organiser and able to deliver results. This includes working autonomously and anticipating the future needs of the family and the business and solving problems within the Operational Support role and checking key and critical information with the Director when needed.

Clear and timely communication. With all PY Ag stakeholders, including telecommunications and IT providers, consultants, contractors and clients when appropriate, and remain calm and professional in all communications within the business.

WHS. Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the business and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself, others, the business and family.

Standard Work Week Sample

AM

Assist in school organisation and drop off

Administration tasks

House organisation and tasks

PM

Consolidating timesheets and business admin

School pick and after school activities

AM

School drop off and logistics

Seed and Soil testing organised and mailed

Accounts and receipts processing

PM

Clients calls or related admin for consultants

House organisation and tasks

School pick up and after school activities

AM

School drop off and logistics

House related organisation and tasks

Business accounts and admin support

PM

Business administration and social media mgt

School pick up and after school activities

Selection Criteria

Proactive and solutions-focused attitude, with a proven history of problem solving, anticipating next steps and being an exceptional organiser.

Proven experience in the care, management and logistic of children, including a valid Working With Children Check.

At least 2 years administration experience or similar.

Ability to operate a computer competently and efficiently (or capable of learning quickly), including software (such as Microsoft word, excel, outlook), google, zoom and other teleconferencing services.

Full NSW Drivers Licence and no current traffic or other offences.

Working collaboratively across various environments including, respectful, professional and timely communication and interactions and a genuine engagement in work activities.

Competencies for Success

Working with People - Understanding others, adapting to others, rewarding others, listening, consulting, supporting, caring. Building relationships, networking, relating to all levels.

Planning and organising - Setting objectives, planning, establishing contingencies, managing time, resources and people, monitoring progress. Following procedures and instructions, time keeping, showing commitment, keeping to safety and legal guidelines.

Learning and Adapting to change - Learning rapidly, gathering information, understanding rapidly, managing knowledge, ensuring organisational learning approach. Adapting to change, accepting new ideas, adapting interpersonal style, showing sensitivity to different cultures or backgrounds, dealing with ambiguity at work.

Resilience and goal focus - Coping with pressure, keeping emotions under control, balancing work and personal life, keeping optimistic, handling criticism. Accepting and tackling demanding goals, working hard, making the most of development opportunities, seeks progression.

It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

What We Offer

A genuinely varied and fulfilling role.

Supportive, family-friendly working environment.

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in both a home and business setting.

Flexibility around home and business schedule (20-40hrs/per week)

Apply now

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to the Director (Peter), outlining your suitability and interest in the role. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Peter on 0429 825 108 or [email protected]