2011 Census News Release

Census Area Supervisors - over 40 jobs available in the ACT

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 40 community minded part-time Area Supervisors, in every corner of the ACT, for the Census on 9 August, 2011.

Area Supervisors will oversee the distribution and collection of approximately 14.2 million Census forms to Australia’s 9.8 million households.

Area Supervisors are also responsible for recruiting, training and managing a team of eight Census Collectors.

ACT Regional Director, Stephen Collett, says that Area Supervisors are crucial to the quality of the data produced and the overall success of the Census.

"The people selected to be Area Supervisors will make an enormous difference to the quality and accuracy of the data that comes from the Census," Mr Collett said.

“Collecting accurate data is vital in every community to assist with local planning for services such as hospitals, roads, transport and schools."

Mr Collett says the ABS has increased the salaries of Area Supervisors in recognition of the fantastic work they do.

"These are rewarding part-time jobs that pay between $4,300 and $7,500 with the bonus of contributing to life in your community," Mr Collett concluded.

More information is available online at www.abs.gov.au/census or at the ABS stall at the National Multicultural Festival this Saturday 12 February, 2011.

Positions open on Saturday 12 February, 2011.