The Census of Population and Housing is the most comprehensive snapshot of Australia, telling the story of how we are changing.
It helps us understand what we need now, and into the future. The Census is run every five years and it's one of the largest and most important collections to count the number of people and houses in Australia.
The Census asks questions about your age, country of birth, cultural background, living situation, work and education. It's used to estimate Australia's population, distribute government funds, and plan services for individuals, families and communities.
We are seeking a Population Participation Manager to assist in the implementation of Census activities designed to support participation in the Census, including for people experiencing homelessness in specific regions.
This may include promoting Census job opportunities and sourcing staff, coordinating in-person events, and planning the count of people sleeping rough.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing and undertaking engagement activities specifically tailored to people experiencing homelessness in their area.
They will also be linked to a geographic home base area and assist in recruiting and providing training to a team of field and engagement staff, emphasising understanding and sensitivity towards people experiencing homelessness.
The role requires strong connections across the homelessness sector and the ability to leverage those relationships in the promotion of the Census.
Key qualities and experience required include:
* Experience in planning, management and undertaking engagement activities for the homelessness sector and people experiencing homelessness.
* Demonstrated experience working within, or a strong understanding of the homelessness sector.
* Strong local area knowledge and the ability to lead and manage a team in a busy, high-volume environment operating with tight deadlines.
Cultural capability and inclusive practices are desirable for this role.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to connect and engage with a range of service providers, communicating effectively and developing strong working relationships.
They will also have the ability to present information to groups of people through public speaking engagement and make decisions with limited guidance.
Other key responsibilities of the role include supervising and providing assistance to a team of field and engagement staff for procedural queries as required.
Applicants must possess sound local area knowledge and have the ability to acquire an understanding of the Census and its processes, including work health and safety and handling personal information.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to positive change and help shape the future of our community.
Apply now to be part of something meaningful and make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
For more information, please refer to the attached application kit.