The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to recruit several Logistics Project Officers to work in our Census Field Operations Support team from March to November 2026.
We have positions at the APS 5 (starting salary $85K) and APS 4 (starting salary $75K) classification levels.
About the roles
As a Logistics Project Officer, you will be required to do some, or all the following:
* work as part of a national team; communicating clearly with the wider team about work progress, issues, team directions and key decisions
* coordinate the collection and reallocation of materials from field staff and support logistics requests
* liaise with businesses as needed to secure and book temporary storage facilities where needed
* move, lift and transport cartons of materials manually or using appropriate equipment (e.g., trolleys, pallet jacks)
* ensure safe and secure placement and storage of materials in designated areas
* utilise the logistics provider's booking and tracking systems
* maintain accurate internal materials tracking systems
* assist with loading and unloading deliveries
* maintain a clean and organised storage area
* follow all workplace health and safety procedures
* ensure high levels of confidentiality and security of Census information and materials
* undertake a combination of procedural, operational and administrative duties
* implement improvements and changes in field or office procedures or processes.
The APS 5 role has a greater level of responsibility, including handling more complex issues and supervising APS 4 staff.
Our expectation is that Logistics Project Officers are available to work full-time hours in an ABS office each day from Monday to Friday, with the opportunity to choose flexible start and finish times
What we are looking for
The successful candidates will possess all, or most of the following:
* ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals
* ability to engage with businesses/and or the public as needed
* available to work on site in the office on a daily basis
* a valid driver's licence and willingness to regularly drive to an off-site storage facility location and carry out other material deliveries and picks ups as required
* a reasonable level of fitness with the ability to regularly lift and carry moderately heavy items safely
* a good working understanding of safe manual handling techniques
* ability to demonstrate good judgement in problem solving and decision making, and effectively manage risks
* enthusiasm to take initiative to quickly acquire a working knowledge of operational procedures
* strong oral and written communication skills
* ability to foster cooperation and achieve outcomes across programs
* ability to quickly acquire the skills to use a range of office systems and applications
* ability to follow direction and procedures.
Why join us
You will:
* play a key role in delivering one of Australia's most significant national data collections - the 2026 Census of Population and Housing
* enjoy a full-time office-based role with flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance
* benefit from competitive APS employment conditions, including an attractive salary and a generous 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
* access professional development opportunities, including training and coaching to build leadership and technical skills
* work in a collaborative, supportive team environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are central to success.
About the Census
The Census of Population and Housing is run every five years and is one of the largest and important collections to count the number of people and houses in Australia. The Census collects information about where we live, age, our culture, religion, income, education, living and housing arrangements. The information is used to make important decisions, such as government funding, input into policy-making and electoral boundaries. The next Census will be held in August 2026.
How to apply
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen. You also need a valid Driver's Licence.
To apply, you will need to upload your resume, nominate a referee and provide a statement responding to the following (maximum 300 words):
How do your skills and experiences make you a good fit for this role? Please give examples.
Applications close 11.30 p.m. (AEDT), Monday 26th January 2026.