Field Manager

Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to earn extra money and contribute to something meaningful? We're hiring Field Managers for the Census Test in Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe, Walpole and surrounding areas.  

About the Census Test: 

The Census is run every five years and is one of the largest collections to count the number of people and houses in Australia. It 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 Australian Bureau of Statistics is conducting a Census Test in August 2025 to ensure we can deliver an effective Census next year. This test requires Field Managers in selected areas across Australia. 

About the role:  

Field managers play a crucial role in the ensuring of the Census data is being collected to help businesses and government make important decisions. It is also used to help plan local services for individuals, families and communities.  

As a Field Manager you will work in your local area and surrounds, working a mix of weekdays, evenings and weekends. You will be responsible for recruiting, training, managing and monitoring the work of a team of Field Officers. You will receive, distribute and return a range of Census materials. 

As a Field Manager, you will:  

• Promote Census participation and answer questions from the public about the Census. 
• Deliver Census materials to, and collect Census materials from households for secure return to the ABS. 
• Visit households which have been escalated to you for action and encourage the household to participate. 
• Conduct assisted interviews with people who request help to complete their Census form. 
• Conduct field work with safety and care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of your team.  
• Train, manage and support a team of 3-12 field staff.  
• Assist with the recruitment and engagement of other field staff to facilitate Census activities in your area.   
• Monitor and manage your teams work progress. 
• Support your team and other Census field staff with procedural and on the ground support. 
• Engage with hotels, hospitals, caravan parks and other non-private dwellings to help them to prepare for the Census.  
• Engage with secure apartment building managers to arrange access to the building. 
• Communicate regularly with the management team about issues and progress in your work area. 
• Review and complete administration forms and other duties as required. 

Key Qualities and Experience:  

• Proven ability to lead or manage a team. 
• Experience working within a team and following instructions and procedures. 
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail, when working in high volume environments with tight deadlines.  
• An ability to use electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. 
• Being aware of personal safety, especially when visiting unfamiliar neighbourhoods or homes. 
• Ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully and consider different cultural and diverse backgrounds when communicating.  
• Ability to speak another language is desirable but not required.  
• Previous recruitment and/or experience training a team is desirable. 

Other Information  

Applications close on 13th April 2025.  

Read more about this role in the attached Application Kit.  

Have more questions? Call our Recruitment Support Line on 1300 100 557.