THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for up to 35 Area Supervisors for the 2016 Census on August 9 to manage Census operations across Canberra and Queanbeyan.

ACT/NSW Census Director, Liz Bolzan said that Area Supervisors will play a key role, earning close to $35 per hour, and working flexible hours for up to five months.

“Every five years the Census provides an important statistical snapshot of our nation.

“We can’t collect information from close to 10 million dwellings and approximately 24 million people in Australia without the help of the large workforce we recruit each Census,” Liz said.

“The roles and responsibilities of field staff will reflect the 2016 Census digital-first approach, with 65 per cent of Australian households expected to complete the Census online.

“Area Supervisors will need to be tech-savvy and have a home based computer to access online training and manage team workloads.

“Each Area Supervisor will recruit, train, lead, and supervise a team of up to 12 Field Officers who will visit homes to support people completing the Census. They will also quality check delivery and collection activities, protect data security, and ensure the health and safety of their teams,” Ms Bolzan said.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or have the legal right to work in Australia, and hold a valid driver’s licence. Applications close on 21 February 2016.To view the applicant information kits and to apply online, visit abs.gov.au/careers

Background information on the 2016 Census of Population and Housing
Data collected from the 2016 Census will support funding decisions for services and infrastructure including housing, transport, education, industry, hospitals, and the environment.

The Census will also track Australia’s changing social and economic landscape. For example, the 2011 Census revealed that 391,645 people lived in the Canberra and Queanbeyan area, and the median age was 34.

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

Key 2016 Census dates:

• 21 February 2016 Area Supervisor applications close
• 2 May 2016 Field Officer recruitment begins
• Late July to early August 2016 Instruction letters and forms will be delivered
• 9 August 2016 Census night
• Mid-August to late September 2016 Field visits
• First half of 2017 The first results from the 2016 Census released