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There’s still time to apply to be a Census Area Supervisor
If you haven’t yet applied to become a Census Area Supervisor there’s still time, but applications
close soon.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for 754 enthusiastic community minded people
across the state to become Area Supervisors for the 2016 Census of Housing and Population on 9
August.
New South Wales Census Director, Liz Bolzan said there’s still the opportunity for people across
the state to be on the frontlines, compiling information vital to the future of the nation.
“We particularly need applicants from the Armidale, Bathurst, Bourke, Bungendore, Central Coast,
Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Jindabyne, Mudgee, Nowra, Orange, Southern Highlands, Tamworth,
Tweed Heads and Wentworth areas.
“It’s an opportunity to make an important contribution to your community and play a pivotal role in
the success of the Census,” said Ms Bolzan.
“Area Supervisors help to count everyone in Australia on Census night by collecting information
from close to 10 million dwellings and approximately 24 million people.
“Gaining accurate information from the nation provides quality data to support the allocation of
funding and planning decisions across the state.”
Ms Bolzan said these critical Area Supervisor roles provided flexible temporary employment.
“Recruitment for these roles is open. Contracts start in late April and run through to the end of
September this year.
“Area Supervisors are needed to recruit, train, lead and supervise a team of up to 12 Field Officers
who will visit homes during the Census.
“They will need to be comfortable using technology and have a home based computer to access
online training and manage team workloads. They will earn up to $35 per hour and work flexible
hours for up to five months.”

2. The Area Supervisor applicants must be Australian citizens or have the legal right to work in
Australia. Applicants must also hold a valid driver’s licence.
To view the applicant information kits and to apply online, visit www.abs.gov.au/careers.
Applications close on 28 February 2016.
For further information on the 2016 Census, visit www.census.abs.gov.au.
Key 2016 Census dates:
1 February 2016 Area Supervisor recruitment begins
2 May 2016 Field Officer recruitment begins
Late July to early August 2016 Instruction letters and forms will be delivered
9 August 2016 Census night
Mid-August to late September 2016 Field visits
First half of 2017 The first results from the 2016 Census released
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