ABS seeking up to 2,200 Census Field Officers

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for up to 2,200 enthusiastic people committed to making a difference in their community, as Field Officers for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing on Tuesday, 9 August 2016.

Field Officers must be strong communicators who know their community well, and are comfortable using technology. Field Officers will follow up with households that don't participate on Census night and support the collection and delivery of traditional paper forms in communities across Australia.

Field Officers will need to be comfortable using a computer, tablet or mobile device and have the ability to work from home. They will also use their own vehicle to move around a work area.

Field Officers will earn up to $21.61 per hour, receive motor vehicle allowances and enjoy flexible working hours for up to 3 months.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or have the legal right to work in Australia, and hold a valid driver's licence. To view the applicant information kits and to apply online, visit www.abs.gov.au/careers.

Applications close on 29 May 2016.

For further information on the 2016 Census, visit www.census.abs.gov.au.

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