2007.0 - Information Paper: Census of Population and Housing: ABS Views on Content and Procedures, 2011  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 26/10/2007   
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SECOND JOB


DIRECTIONS FOR 2011 CENSUS

Second job is a new topic being considered for the 2011 Census.


Users should consider any data needs for second job in conjunction with the 'Thematic Forms' proposal.

JUSTIFICATION

The ABS has become aware of a growing user interest in data related to second job, particularly in relation to:

  • occupation
  • hours worked
  • employment type
  • status in employment
  • industry.

Information about multiple job holding is important for a wide range of social and economic policy and planning purposes. The Census would be the only source of data on multiple job holding at the small area level and for small population groups.



HISTORICAL INFORMATION

No previous Census has included questions about second job.



USER REQUIREMENTS

Data on second job are required to determine:

  • the extent and nature of multiple job holding
  • the basic characteristics of the second job of multiple job holders.

Information about second jobs also assists with calculation of the number of jobs in occupations and industries, rather than the number of people employed in them.



AVAILABILITY OF NON-CENSUS DATA

While some ABS household surveys provide data on multiple job holders, the need for such data at small area level and for small groups of the population can only be met by inclusion of the topic in the Census.


ABS surveys which collect data on second job are:

  • Survey of Multiple Job Holding (results released in Multiple Job Holders, cat. no. 6216.0) (last published 1997)
  • Survey of Employment Arrangements, Retirement and Superannuation (results released in Employment Arrangements and Superannuation, Australia, cat. no. 6361.0)
  • Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership Survey (results released in Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership, cat. no. 6310.0) ( This survey collected multiple job holders, hours worked in second job and weekly earnings in second job only)
  • Labour Force Survey (statistics are available on request. Only the incidence is available through this survey).



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