
Census Operations Project Officers
2 days ago
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is recruiting talented individuals to help lead the Remote Area Strategy for the 2026 Census. If you are a strong leader, a skilled problem-solver, and thrive in fast-paced environments this is your chance to make a real impact.
These roles are only open to people who identify and are recognised as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, under the Affirmative Measure guidelines. This is your opportunity to increase the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the 2026 Census and ensure they have a safe and positive Census completion experience.
About the roles
Census Support
In this role you will liaise and communicate with a wide range of important internal and external stakeholders, specifically this will include:
- prepare, review and deliver training to internal stakeholders
- develop relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to delivery critical functions to support field operations
- work closely with operational teams to coordinate and action travel requests
- manage credit cards and financial transactions
- work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop logistical plans for delivery and collection of consignments to remote locations
- manage and coordinate all aspects of fleet vehicles
- manage WHS reporting and escalations processes
- contact Centre Queue management and scheduling
- staff management – proven ability to manage teams effectively and drive operational success.
Operations Management
In this role you will liaise and communicate with a wide range of important internal, specifically this will include:
- prepare, review and deliver training to internal stakeholders
- prepare, review and deliver operational intelligence reports for use by a range of internal stakeholders
- develop relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to delivery critical functions to support field operations
- develop and manage a range of responses using the issues and crisis management framework
- work closely with operational teams to coordinate and action quality assurance processes
- recruit, train and manage a quality assurance field team to travel to remote areas and review field work
- develop, review and manage a range of financial reports for internal stakeholders
- develop and coordinate an evaluation framework and template
- staff management – proven ability to manage teams effectively and drive operational success.
Project Management
In this role you will:
- determine and manage project scope, including obtaining project authorisation, aligning and tracking project objectives
- manage issues and risks that may impact achievement of project objectives, including identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes
- manage the quality within projects, including determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make improvements in current and future projects.
What we are looking for
To excel in these roles you will have:
- the ability to remain positive and respond to pressure in a calm manner
- committing energy and drive to see goals and outcomes are achieved
- strong communication capability and experience in developing effective stakeholder relationships
- leading and managing a team, often under pressure and in time critical situations
- the ability to be a self-starter and work autonomously, but also part of a wider team and a strong commitment to working harmoniously with a team to achieve positive outcomes
- be accountable
- the ability to be flexible and adaptive in an ever changing and complex operational environment
- working with or advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NOTE: If you indicate you have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples you will also need to demonstrate your knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and your experience communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
How to apply
For more information about the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Applicant Information Kit.
To apply you will need to:
- indicate the role(s) you wish to be considered for
- upload your current resume
- provide referee details
- submit a statement of claims (maximum 500 words) responding to the following:
How do your skills and experience make you a good fit for these roles. Please demonstrate using examples.
Applications close at 11.30 p.m. (AEDT) Sunday 26 October 2025.
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