In 1911 the first national Census was undertaken by the Federal Government. One hundred years later the Census remains a vital tool for planning for future resources and infrastructure.
Despite Census night not being until 9 August 2011, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has already started recruiting staff.
Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten said, "More than 43,000 Census jobs will be created, ranging from Area Supervisors, to collectors, to back office staff, as the ABS goes on a recruitment drive."
3,500 casual jobs being recruited now are Area Supervisor positions, who will oversee the distribution and collection of Census forms to Australia's 9.8 million households. In April a further 29,000 collector positions will be advertised nationally.
"This is the 16th Census and marks 100 years of national Census taking in Australia by the Federal Government," Mr Shorten said.
Area Supervisor positions have been created in every region of Australia to ensure that Australia is accurately counted on Census night.
"More than ever, Area Supervisors are essential to the success of the Census. They help inform planning for future resources and infrastructure and ensure other community needs are placed in their towns."
"This has never been more important in those communities that have suffered the devastating effects of the recent natural disasters," Mr Shorten said.
Area Supervisors will receive between $4,300 and $7,500 for the part-time position and will be employed from 18 April until 7 October.
More information is available online at www.abs.gov.au/census
Key Census dates
- February 2011 – Recruitment of Area Supervisors begins.
- 2 - 4 March 2011 – Census ‘Beyond the Count’ conference.
- Early April 2011 – Recruitment of Census Collectors begins.
- 28 July 2011 – eCensus opens to the public.
- 9 August 2011 – Census night.
- 10 August – Early September 2011 – Collection of Census forms.
- June 2012 – The first results from the 2011 Census will be released.
15 February 2011