Census Field Officers wanted for August 9 Census night! Applications close 13 June.

Published 8 Jun 2016, 11:45 am, by Sara Sullivan

Census Field Officers will help ensure every household in their assigned area is included in the Census, delivering and collecting Census materials and following up with non-responding households.

Field Officers are:

Non-office based positions, requiring travel

Casual positions with flexible working hours, including some evening and weekend work.


As a Field Officer, you will:

Undertake a range of set procedural, operational and administrative activities

Have to read and navigate maps

Be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and make decisions independently

Earn $21.61 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading).


As a Field Officer, you must:

Know your local community

Be of reasonable fitness

Have a current driver’s licence (access to a vehicle is helpful, though not essential)

Have a home computer with internet access and be comfortable using a mobile or tablet device

Comply with ABS work health and safety policies

Be an Australian citizen OR have the legal right to work in Australia.


A Census Field Officer’s duties may vary, depending on their assigned area. Job seekers from diverse backgrounds, including non-English speaking backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are encouraged to apply.

Applications close on 13 June

See here for application details: abs.gov.au/careers or https://abs.nga.net.au/cp/?audienceypcode=ext