Recruitment Administration Officer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Bureau of Statistics Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to recruit several
Recruitment Administration Officers
to support the 2026 Census temporary workforce.

These are temporary APS 3 positions up to 12 months duration, from November/December 2025 to September/October 2026. Successful applicants can work either full-time or part-time hours (minimum 3 days per week, 22 hours).

The team is planning to onboard new staff in three phases, beginning in early December 2025, followed by additional intakes in early February and early March 2026.

Recruitment Administration Officers play a key role in supporting the 2026 Census Program by contributing to the recruitment of more than 30,000 field staff. These positions make a critical contribution to the positive recruitment experience of our Field Workforce.

Recruitment Administration Officers will:

  • conduct candidate screening, police checks, and other pre-employment checks
  • support hiring managers with shortlisting, interview scheduling and documentation of interview outcomes
  • issue contracts and employment documents to field staff
  • monitor recruitment pipelines and identify candidates who may be blocked or not progressing
  • build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • respond to candidate enquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner
  • deliver culturally safe recruitment support to candidates and hiring managers
  • provide general administrative support, including minute-taking and assistance to your supervisor
  • assist in the development and refinement of recruitment processes, procedures, and supporting materials
  • draft and maintain knowledge resources to guide recruitment activities
  • adhere to the APS Code of Conduct and ABS policies
  • perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

  • strong customer service and dispute resolution skills, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes
  • high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks
  • clear, well-structured verbal and written communication skills
  • a proactive and flexible approach to achieving work outcomes and meeting deadlines
  • ability to be agile and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic and operational environment, while demonstrating resilience under pressure
  • willingness to learn, adapt and contribute positively within a diverse and collaborative team environment
  • ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and apply culturally appropriate communication to interaction
  • ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and actively participate in teamwork and group activities
  • capacity to develop and maintain relevant knowledge in relation to business operations.

How to apply

To apply you will need to:

  • upload your current resume
  • provide referee details
  • submit a statement of claims (maximum 300 words) responding to the following:

Explain how your experience and skills align with the requirements of the Recruitment Administration Officer role.

Applications close at 11:30 p.m. AEST on Sunday 28th September 2025.

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