Field Interviewers, Post Census Review Survey – Australian Bureau of Statistics
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770018
- Agency: Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Job Title: Field Interviewers, Post Census Review Survey
- Position Number: 26/PCR_INT
- Classification: Field Interviewer
- Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Various locations – NT NT, Various locations – ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – NT, Various locations – ACT,
- Salary: Future Merit
- Office Arrangement: Hybrid (Interviews may be conducted face to face in a)
About Australian Bureau of Statistics
Field Interviewers play a vital role in collecting high quality information for one of Australia’s most
important national surveys. You will approach selected households to invite participation in an
ABS survey. Interviews may be conducted face to face in a respondent’s home, or over the phone
from your home office, depending on operational requirements.
You will:
Conduct short interviews using a notebook computer
Communicate clearly and professionally with members of the public
Work independently while being supported by a wider team
You will need to be comfortable using computers, as all interviews are completed electronically.
Full paid training in ABS systems and processes will be provided.
Duties
- About the role
- Field Interviewers play a vital role in collecting high quality information for one of Australia’s most
- important national surveys. You will approach selected households to invite participation in an
- ABS survey. Interviews may be conducted face to face in a respondent’s home, or over the phone
- from your home office, depending on operational requirements.
- You will:
- Conduct short interviews using a notebook computer
- Communicate clearly and professionally with members of the public
- Work independently while being supported by a wider team
- You will need to be comfortable using computers, as all interviews are completed electronically.
- Full paid training in ABS systems and processes will be provided.
Eligibility / Notes
- Position eligibility requirements
- This role requires the following:
- Ergonomically sound home office with a private, secure space to complete work with reliable
- internet connectivity (the ABS will provide the required laptop and phone).
- Access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle and hold a current, non-provisional, Australian
- driver’s license before you start (a Motor Vehicle Allowance of between 80.54c and 98.53
- cents per kilometre (depending on engine size) is paid for the use of your vehicle).
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment checks, including a
- National Police Check, referee checks, and (where required) a pre employment medical
- assessment
- What we’re looking for
- 1.
- 2.
- We’re looking for reliable, professional people who enjoy working with the community and can
- communicate clearly with a wide range of individuals.
- You’ll be a good fit if you:
- Are confident approaching people, and explaining information clearly
- Have strong interpersonal and listening skills
- Are comfortable working independently, and managing your own schedule
- Have basic computer skills, and are willing to learn new systems
- Can follow procedures accurately, and handle information confidentially
- Are available to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in customer service, field work, interviewing, or community engagement is
- beneficial but not essential — comprehensive training is provided.
How to Apply
Position Contact HSO Recruitment, 1800 624 225 (option 4)
Agency Recruitment Site https://abs.nga.net.au/?jati=C982871E-6AE8-46D4-B9BD-ECF32A65AFCB
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that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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