The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is now hiring more than 16,000 Field Officers for the 2026 Census.
Field Officers are a key part of the Census team.
These jobs provide an opportunity for people across Australia to play a role in making sure their community is counted in this year’s Census.
Emily Walter, Census National Spokesperson, said Field Officers will be hired locally, where possible, to provide local knowledge and support to their community.
“Field Officers are crucial to the success of the 2026 Census,” Ms Walter said.
“We need people from across Australia to join the Census team, to help us to ensure everyone in Australia on Census night is counted.
“Field Officers will answer the public’s questions about the Census, deliver Census letters and forms and follow up with those who have not responded.”
Field Officers will also support people who require additional assistance to complete their Census.
Applications for a range of other Census jobs, including Field Managers and Mobile Field Representatives, are open now.
People can visit www.census.abs.gov.au/jobs for more information, to apply for jobs and to join the 2026 Census Talent Community to be notified about future Census jobs.
Applicants will need to be available to complete paid online training prior to commencing work in the field.
The Census is the most comprehensive picture of Australia’s population and housing. Census data tells us about the economic, social and cultural make-up of the nation.
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