2011 CENSUS – RECRUITMENT

2011 CENSUS – RECRUITMENT
 The next national Census of Population and Housing will be conducted on the night of Tuesday 9 August 2011.

The Census aims to accurately measure the number of people in Australia on Census night, their key characteristics, and the dwellings in which they live.

In order to assist in the preparation and operation of the Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting around 43,000 community-minded field staff all over Australia, 10,000 of which will be in NSW and the ACT, to help us count the nation. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST If you would like to help support your community, enjoy working with people, and have time you can give, working on the Census is a great community-based activity that makes a real difference to Australia. If you are interested in an upcoming position, either as an Area Supervisor or Collector, you can register your interest online at
 AVAILABLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES Area Supervisors
 Collectors

 Area Supervisors must take responsibility for the Collectors and Special Collectors undertaking the delivery and collection of Census forms to and from all dwellings in their allocated areas. They are also responsible for liaising and reporting to the Census Management Unit (CMU).
Area Supervisors must work from home, use their own telephone for Census purposes and have the use of a vehicle which can be securely locked. Area Supervisors must provide secure storage in their home for up to 72 packs of Census material (approximately 1.6 cubic metres).
Area Supervisors need to be available for Census work from 18 April to 7 October 2011. During the peak collection and delivery phase of the Census, Area Supervisors will have to work weekdays and weekends, including evenings up to 9 pm. Selection Criteria for Area Supervisors Applications for Area Supervisor positions will be assessed against the following criteria:
 Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia, who is at least 18 years of age;
 Availability to work during the period 18 April to 07 October 2011;
 A current driver’s licence, the use of a secure vehicle and a home telephone;
 The ability to train and manage staff;
 An understanding of participative management, workplace diversity and occupational health and safety issues;
 Good communication and liaison skills with the ability to apply strong interpersonal skills in potentially challenging situations;
 Organisational ability and clerical skills;
 Ability to resolve operational issues and work under pressure;
 Good knowledge of the area to be enumerated and an awareness of the potential problems;
 Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of information collected;
 Physical ability to handle large amounts of material and negotiate difficult terrain, if required; and
 Ability to represent the Australian Bureau of Statistics in a professional manner. Payment for Area Supervisors 
 Travelling, incidental and motor vehicle allowances are also applicable. An Area Supervisor will be paid between $4,300 and $7,500 depending on their workload.
AREA SUPERVISORS are responsible for delivering and collecting forms from all dwellings in a specified area. Collectors will be required to work from 1 July 2011 until 8 September 2011 and will be paid between $1,100 and $2,300 depending on their workload. Applications open 9 April 2011. Collectors are responsible for selecting, training, supervising and leading a team of Collectors. Area Supervisors will be required to work from 18 April 2011 until 7 October 2011 and will be paid between $4,300 and $7,500 depending on their workload. Applications open 12 February 2011. www.abs.gov.au/census

Census workers are vital to the success of the Census, and to their communities. We need to count every household correctly to ensure Census data is as accurate and reliable as possible.

This data is used by communities, private institutions and all levels of government for planning services and facilities.

COLLECTORS
Collectors must undertake delivery to, and collection of Census forms from all dwellings in their allocated area, including helping householders complete their Census forms where necessary.

Collectors must work from home, use their own telephone or mobile phone for Census purposes and have use of a vehicle which can be securely locked. Collectors must provide secure storage in their home for up to 6 packs of Census material (less than 1 cubic metre).

Collectors need to be available for Census work from 01 July to 08 September 2011. During the peak collection and delivery phase of the Census Collectors must work weekdays and weekends, including evenings up to 9 pm.
Selection Criteria for Collectors
Applications for Collector positions will be assessed against the following criteria:
 Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia, who is at least 18 years of age;
 Availability to work during the period 01 July to 08 September 2011;
 A current driver’s licence, use of a secure vehicle and a home telephone;
 Good communication and liaison skills with the ability to apply strong Interpersonal skills in potentially challenging situations;
 Ability to read a map and perform clerical functions;
 Physical ability to walk for extended periods, negotiate stairs and difficult terrain;
 Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of information collected; and
 Ability to represent the Australian Bureau of Statistics in a professional manner. Payment for Collectors 
 Travelling, incidental and motor vehicle allowances are also applicable. A Census Collector will earn between $1,100 and $2,300 depending on their workload.