* APS 6: $99,734; APS 5: $88,834 (plus 15.4% super)
* Several positions: temporary contracts from March 2026 to June 2027
* Location: Canberra (Belconnen)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting multiple staff to join the Census Data Coding (CDC) section for the 2026 Census of Population and Housing.
Roles available:
* APS 6 Workforce Manager
* APS 5 Workforce Supervisor
* APS 6 Data Specialist
* APS 5 Data Analyst
About the roles
Depending on the role, you may be required to:
* lead and manage a team, clearly communicating work progress, issues, and key decisions
* allocate and monitor workloads to ensure Census targets and objectives are met
* provide technical and procedural support to Census office staff
* resolve or escalate complex queries and operational issues
* undertake performance management and coaching of staff when required
* support recruitment activities, including shortlisting and interviewing
* coordinate training development and deliver face-to-face training sessions
* monitor operational intelligence and implement process improvements
* interrogate and analyse data outputs for consistency and quality
* ensure confidentiality and security of Census information and materials
* manage responses to incidents and crises, including WHS reporting
* undertake a combination of procedural, operational, and administrative duties.
Please see the attached