Abs Field Interviewer (Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Peoples)

Description:

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill the positions of Field Interviewers (Affirmative Measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). We are looking for people to approach household addresses who have been selected to complete an ABS survey. Interviews might be conducted face to face in a respondent's home, or over the phone from your home office.

This role is only open to people that identify and are recognised as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, under the Affirmative Measures Guidelines. This is your opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander voice and needs are embedded into our work outputs.

The key duties of the position include:

About the role

Interviewers are the public face of the ABS and have an important role in building strong relationships with the public.

All household interviews are conducted using a notebook computer. You will need to be competent with computers. Full training in the use of ABS software and systems is provided.

Interviewers must maintain the strictest confidentiality and security in respect of all information collected and survey materials used. An Interviewer is engaged as an employee of the ABS under s16(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 in accordance with Regulation 7 of the Statistics Regulations 2016 and is legally bound to protect the privacy of the information collected.

Interviewers are employed outside the Australian Public Service (APS) but must behave in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct.

To learn more about the Interviewer role – please watch this video (the password to access video is abs_surveys) or read more here.

Please see below locations available.

New South Wales Western Sydney, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Northern Beaches, Southern Sydney, Central Coast, Narromine Australian Capital Territory South Canberra Victoria Wodonga, Geelong, Mildura, Melbourne South-East Tasmania Hobart, Devonport Queensland Central Brisbane, Brisbane South, Gold Coast, Townsville, Rockhampton, Bundaberg Western Australia Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Gingin

What we are looking for (selection criteria)

To be suitable you should have most or all the following skills, qualities and experience:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with people
• Resilience
• Self-motivation
• Patience and perseverance
• Good computer skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to use navigation tools

You need to have access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle and hold a current Australian driver's license

Eligibility

To be eligible for these roles you:

• You must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
• If you are identified as the preferred applicant, you will be required to undergo several pre-employment checks, including a police records check and a medical assessment.
• Your residential address must be within proximity to the advertised locations.
• You must be available to undertake survey work
  • minimum of two weeks a month
  • up to six days in a week including Saturday
  • up to five nights in a week
  • during school holidays
• You must be available to attend the paid training course (dates to be advised)
• You must have unlimited use of a reliable, lockable vehicle with comprehensive insurance coverage. This coverage will need to cover the vehicle for work duties.
• You must possess a current, valid Australian drivers licence
• You must have access to a private, secure area for a home office to be set up (equipment provided)

This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Eligible applicants are persons (and will be confirmed as part of pre-employment checks)

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• who are accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Applicants will be required to provide their Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander Confirmation of Heritage when you submit your application or within 12 weeks of the application closing dates and/or before an offer of employment is made. If you have trouble with this, the Recruitment Team and Indigenous Liaison and Strategy Officer can provide support to you in obtaining one.

The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute an affirmative measures undersection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and is restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Notes

How to apply

To apply, complete an online application form on the ABS e-recruitment system.

You will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following questions. In your responses, please consider the desired skills referenced in section 1 of the Applicant Information Kit:

Question 1

Why are you interested in this role? What skills/attributes will you bring to this role?

Question 2

The Interviewers are the public face of the ABS. Please tell us about your experience in previous roles dealing with members of the public

Word limit is 300 words per question , it is recommended that you use at least 75% of the word count.

Please read the attached Applicant Information Kit for more information about the position and the recruitment process.

Applications close at 11:30 pm (AEDT), Wednesday 26 March 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Getting to know the Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) purpose is to inform Australia's important decisions by partnering and innovating to deliver relevant, trusted, objective data, statistics and insights. As the national statistical authority for Australia and provider of statistical services to the states and territories, we focus on three priorities:

• Providing high quality official statistics and insights
• Transforming the ABS for the future
• Delivering new statistical solutions to maximise the value of public data.

We operate in a dynamic, continually transforming environment. New technology, statistical methods and opportunities for accessing and integrating data are becoming available, growing the potential to provide new insights into matters of importance to Australians, businesses, and community organisations. The ABS houses permanent offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Dandenong and Geelong.

We also have a number of field staff working across all parts of Australia. We encourage and value a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

To find out more visit 'Careers' on our website at https://www.abs.gov.au/careers