ABS Census Field Jobs now hiring
Posted: May 8th, 2026
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is currently hiring over 30,000 people for the next Census, which will be held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Census Field Officers collect data which helps inform local services for the community. The ABS conducts a Census every five years, with the collected information helping government, businesses, and community groups plan for schools, health care, transport, and infrastructure.
Field Officers are needed all over Australia to ensure everyone is supported to participate and be reflected in the data, especially from regional and First Nations communities.
For the upcoming Census, ABS has a variety of temporary jobs available across YMAC’s representative areas. Field Officers can earn extra money while working flexibly across weekdays, weekends and evenings in roles including delivering Census letters and forms, answering questions from the public, and assisting households that haven’t yet responded. Some jobs can also involve managing a team of people on the ground.
Applications for Field Officer jobs are now open. The ABS is looking for a broad range of people to apply to reflect the diversity of Australian communities. No experience is required for these jobs.
Submit your application by Monday, 18 May 2026 . To apply and see all opportunities visit census.abs.gov.au/jobs.