News Story - ABS hiring for 2026 Census
Locals are encouraged to apply.
www.ravensthorpe.wa.gov.auHere’s a concise update on Australian census jobs for 2026.
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The ABS has launched nationwide recruitment for the 2026 Census, with thousands of temporary roles available across Australia. Recent reports indicate the agency is hiring over 2,700 Field Managers initially, with many more field roles to follow as the recruitment roll-out continues. This suggests a broad, ongoing hiring effort through early 2026, ramping up into the census period in August 2026.
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Key roles include Field Managers (leading teams in local areas), Local Engagement Officers (community-focused roles), and other field positions such as Mobile Field Representatives and Community Field Officers. Pay rates for some positions have been reported in the range of around $42–62 per hour, depending on role.
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You can stay updated and apply through the official Census jobs portal at census.abs.gov.au/jobs, which is the ABS’s primary source for current openings, eligibility criteria, and application timelines. Local councils and regional news outlets have also publicized the recruitment, indicating a nationwide effort to fill over 30,000 temporary roles for the 2026 Census.
Illustration: The ABS is running a multi-stage recruitment, starting with high-need roles like Field Managers, then expanding to a wide range of engagement and field positions across states and territories to ensure comprehensive coverage for the August 2026 Census.
If you’d like, I can compile a quick checklist for applying (eligibility, required documents, typical timelines) and point you to the exact job portals for your area in Buffalo, NY? Note: this would be general guidance since these are Australian Census roles, and you’re in the US.