Am I right for this job?

This short 10 question quiz is designed to help you decide if this is the right job for you.

Agricultural Officer (Environment) roles. Multiple opportunities. Multiple locations.

Answers to this quiz are anonymous and are not part of the selection process. Please refer to the Position Description for more information about these roles and the "How to apply" section of the advert to submit your application.

We understand these opportunities are amazing! But before you rush to apply, please carefully read the advert and take this quick quiz to help you decide if this really is the right role for you - and importantly, if you think you have the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to succeed. Your time is valuable, and this is no ordinary job. We are looking for extraordinary individuals to step up.

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* 1. What statement best describes your working preference:

I prefer office-based jobs and don't enjoy working in the field or remote locations.

I prefer working at my desk, but I’ll leave the office if required.

I enjoy working in an office with colleagues as much as I enjoy working in the field meeting new clients and I don’t mind working in remote locations.

I hate office jobs and getting out and about and meeting with people in the field and in sometimes remote locations is my preference

None of the above

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* 2. Which statement best describes your experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with the agricultural sector?

Limited - I'm not really a people-person

I have some experience working with agricultural producers in a previous job (1-3 years experience)

Great - I have worked with agricultural producers in a previous job (3+ years experience)

I have limited experience working directly with agricultural producers but have worked with other stakeholders in previous roles.

I haven't worked directly with agricultural producers but I come from a farming background and have worked with other stakeholders.

Limited - I am a people-person and a good communicator but haven't done much of this type of work before (less than 1 year experience)

None of the above

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* 3. When confronted with a difficult conversation where someone holds a strong view on an issue that needs resolving, do you:

Prefer to avoid the conversation where possible. I don’t like confrontation and think it will escalate and won't resolve anything.

I enjoy a good robust discussion, and think I am good at winning others over to my point of view.

Difficult conversations happen sometimes. They're not easy, but I know that if I seek to understand and empathise, it will help me get the outcome that is needed.

This is my strong suit, I am highly effective, and experienced in having difficult conversations which are empathetic but still provide clear outcomes.

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* 4. Which of the following would best describe your ability to travel and work away from home on a regular basis?

Could not work away for longer than one day.

Could work away for two to three days at a time.

I can work away but need some lead time to organise private commitments.

I’m totally flexible.

None of the above

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* 5. Which statement best describes your knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks?

Limited - I’ve not had any exposure to working with any legislation or regulatory frameworks.

I can rapidly learn - I have previously worked with other legislation and frameworks and consider my skills transferrable.

Very good - I have worked with, or currently work with environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.

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* 6. How comfortable are you working in a regulatory role to enforce compliance with environmental legislation?

I don't really agree with environmental legislation.

I have not done this type of work before but am comfortable and understand it is necessary.

I prefer incentives and a more voluntary approach and would not be comfortable working in a compliance or enforcement job.

I have regulatory experience in other roles and am comfortable with this type of work.

None of the above

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* 7. Which of the following statements best describes your understanding of this role and why our team visits agricultural producers:

Due to pressure from environmentalists to drive farmers out of business to protect the Reef.

To force farmers into better environmental performance and fine them if they don't.

To meet with farmers so that they are aware of their obligations under the Reef regulations and are meeting environmental standards.

Provide education or technical advice to farmers about farming and their farm practice.

To work collaboratively with farmers and help them voluntarily adopt Reef regulations, but if necessary to deter ongoing non-compliance through application of enforcement tools.

I don't really know what this job does.

Using regulations to penalise agricultural producers.

None of the above

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* 8. When you encounter a question you don’t have the answer for, do you:

Prefer to avoid the question where possible.

I provide an answer of what I think should be correct, rather than asking someone else more experienced.

I research the question before providing an answer, but I do not ask others as I should be able to understand it.

I am confident to ask others and seek advice where I do not know something. I research and interpret information where a question is posed for the first time.

None of the above

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* 9. This role is located in a specified regional location(s). If you don't already live in that location(s), are you ready to move to start this job?

No. I prefer to only work from my current location.

I can move but not in the next six months.

Yes I am flexible and am happy to move to the nominated regional centre(s).

I already live in one of the specified locations.

I will only move if provided housing and other incentives.

None of the above

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* 10. Do you meet all of the following mandatory requirements for this role: Manual licence (or willingness to obtain); Evidence that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or request for exemption); Right to work in Australia?

Yes