* Temporary position until November 2026
* Location: Darwin
* Starting salary: $95,714 (plus 15.4% super)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to recruit a Field Operations Manager in our Darwin office to support the 2026 Census of Population and Housing.
About the role
Field Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of national field operations for the 2026 Census. This includes recruitment and training of field staff, work allocation and monitoring, issue resolution and provision of support to field staff as they undertake their work.
As a Field Operations Manager you will lead a small team within the section to provide timely and effective support to ensure the success of 2026 Census field operations.
You may be required to do some or all of the following:
* lead and manage a team of staff, communicating clearly with the team about work progress, issues, team directions and key decisions
* provide workload, procedural, Work Health and Safety and/or technical help to Census field and office staff
* resolve or escalate complex field queries, issues and incidents
* undertake performance management of office-based and field staff when required
* coordinate the creation, allocation and progress monitoring of workloads to field staff within their work areas
* provide regular feedback regarding status updates and emerging issues to your team and management
* support the recruitment and training of office-based and field staff when required
ensure high levels of confidentiality and security of Census information and materials.
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all or most of the following:
* a high degree of motivation to lead a team in delivering quality outcomes within a dynamic and complex environment
* strong conceptual and analytical thinking skills to ensure timely, evidence-based decision making that is aligned to agreed outcomes
* good judgement in problem solving and decision making, effectively managing risks
* strong project management skills, including risk and issues management, taking a collaborative approach to tackling team tasks and to working with stakeholders to deliver the best possible results
* strong interpersonal, customer relations and communication skills
* ability and confidence to present face-to-face training and provide performance coaching to individuals and groups
* ability to quickly acquire the skills to use a range of office systems
* ability to work autonomously.
How to apply
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