ABS Field Interviewer

3 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Australian Bureau of Statistics Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill the positions of Field Interviewers - Tasmania. We are looking for people to approach household addresses who have been selected to complete an ABS survey. Interviews might be conducted face to face in a respondent's home, or over the phone from your home office.

Locations: Devonport, Gladstone, Queenstown, Hobart, Huonville

About the role

Interviewers are the public face of the ABS and have an important role in building strong relationships with the public.

All household interviews are conducted using a notebook computer. You will need to be competent with computers. Full training in the use of ABS software and systems is provided.

Interviewers must maintain the strictest confidentiality and security in respect of all information collected and survey materials used. An Interviewer is engaged as an employee of the ABS under s16(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 in accordance with Regulation 7 of the Statistics Regulations 2016 and is legally bound to protect the privacy of the information collected.

Interviewers are employed outside the Australian Public Service (APS) but must behave in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct.

To learn more about the Interviewer role – please watch this video (the password to access video is abs_surveys).

What we are looking for (selection criteria)

To be suitable you should have most or all the following skills, qualities and experience:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with people
  • Resilience
  • Self-motivation
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Good computer skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Ability to use navigation tools

You need to have access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle and hold a current Australian driver's license.

You need to have access to reliable home internet.

How to apply

To apply, complete an online application form on the ABS e-recruitment system.

You will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following questions. In your responses, please consider the desired skills referenced in section 1 of the Applicant Information Kit:

Question 1

Why are you interested in this role? What skills/attributes will you bring to this role?

Question 2

The Interviewers are the public face of the ABS. Please tell us about your experience in previous roles dealing with members of the public

Word limit is 300 words per question, it is recommended that you use at least 75% of the word count.

Please read the Applicant Information Kit for more information about the position and the recruitment process.

Applications close at 11:30 pm (AEDT), Sunday 12th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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