Work for the Census

Location: Victoria Northern Territory South Australia Tasmania Western Australia Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Queensland Australia
Company: Census (Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Post Type: Regional and rural, Casual,
Posted on: August 12, 2025
Website: https://info.census.abs.gov.au/careers

Overview

With 12 months to go until the 2026 Census, the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is hiring people to fill critically important jobs in locations across the country. The first jobs available are Census Engagement Managers, who will be leading outreach activities to support high rates of Census participation within their communities.

The ABS is looking for people who:

are available to complete paid online training prior to starting work in the field,
are available to work variable hours for the period of the contract, including weekdays, weekends and evenings,
are keen to earn extra income in a short-term job and
want to help make a difference for their community.

In the coming months additional jobs will be advertised, including those which require no prior experience. These jobs will be important in connecting with and supporting remote and regional communities.

To find out more information and apply, head to the Census’ website.