Ranger OO4 Wildlife Team Leader - Is this the right job for me?

We understand this opportunity is an amazing one! 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, capabilities and experience to succeed.

Your time is valuable, and this is no ordinary job. We are looking for an extraordinary individual to step up.

If you score 0-11: Thanks for taking the quiz! It looks like you may not yet have the desired capabilities and experience for this role. You may decide to apply anyway, (please refer to the “How to apply” section of the advert) or if not, please visit www.smartjobs.com for other opportunities which may better match your knowledge, skills and attributes.

If you score 12-16: Thanks for taking the quiz! It looks like you have some of the desired capabilities and experience for this role. You may decide to apply, (please refer to the “How to apply” section of the advert) or if not, please visit www.smartjobs.com for other opportunities which may better match your knowledge, skills and attributes.

If you score 17 Plus :Thanks for taking the quiz! It looks like you may have the desired capabilities and experience. Please refer to the “How to apply” section of the advert to submit your application.

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* 1. How do you rate your team leadership ability?

Inexperienced as a leader of people

Not bad, I have some recent experience leading and supporting a team

Pretty good, I have quite a lot of recent experience leading and supporting a team

This is my strong suit, I am a highly effective, experienced leader and supporter of a team

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* 2. How do you rate your ability to read people and situations?

I often am surprised by people's reactions to things

Sometimes I'm surprised, but often my intuition, perception and emotional intelligence kick in and I can anticipate people's reactions pretty well

This is my strong suit, I am intuitive, perceptive and emotionally self aware

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* 3. When confronted with a difficult conversation, do you?

Prefer to avoid the conversation where possible; it will sort itself out.

Prefer to avoid the conversation, but if it has to be had I'll make sure it goes my way as I'm in charge!

I think that its part of my job to have difficult conversations 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. How much direct experience do you have working with animals in a captive setting?

no experience

under 12 months

1-3 years

4-6 years

7 or more years

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* 5. Which statement best describes your understanding of the legislation and regulations involved in captive animal management?

I am unfamiliar with the relevant legislation or working with any kind of legislation

I am unfamiliar with the relevant legislation, but can confidently interpret complex legislation generally

I am reasonably familiar with the legislation governing captive wildlife

I am confident in my understanding of the legislation that governs captive wildlife

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* 6. This role includes exposure to all weather types and a wide variety of wildlife. You will be involved in the manual handling of snakes, crocodiles, birds of prey, emus, macropods and insects to name a few. You will also be required to assist our vet in dealing with sick and injured wildlife, including general anaesthetics and euthanasia when required. The role can incorporate long hours of work including a weekend shift once a month and school holidays. Do you understand that this role requires a moderate to high level of physical activity and varying work hours?

Yes

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* 7. Do you have experience in promoting Indigenous Engagement through work practices?

Yes

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* 8. Do you have experience in preparing procedural documents that can guide others in work delivery?

Yes