The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Officer (APS5) and Senior Community Engagement Officer (APS6). About the area There is increasing demand for higher quality data about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to inform key policy initiatives such as Closing the Gap. The ABS is dedicated to early and ongoing conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to increase the participation in, and relevance of, our statistical collections. The ABS is also committed to returning information to the community and finding better ways of providing access to data. The Centre of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics has a leadership and coordination role for national statistical activity about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They engage with communities across a range of statistical activities and outputs such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and social surveys, the five-yearly Census of Population and Housing, administrative data, data integration projects, and more. The section consists of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Managers and Officers spread across Australia the section’s Director and a team of data and statistical analysts based in Canberra an outposted officer to the National Indigenous Australians Agency The section has key partnerships with community organisations, the ABS Round Table on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics, the National Indigenous Australians Agency, the Productivity Commission, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The key duties of the position include: About the role We are looking for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Officers and Senior Community Engagement Officers to help the ABS connect and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; and ensure cultural support and guidance is provided to ABS staff. APS 5 Responsibilities include: Engage with urban and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their organisations, and the wider community about statistics and statistical issues related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through collaborating and partnering to increase understanding of, and participation in, ABS collections. Return information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including the provision of statistical training to communities in order to increase their access and usage of ABS information; and improve the quality and relevance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statistics for key stakeholders including meeting the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Provide support to ABS staff in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their organisations, and the wider community. APS 6 Responsibilities include: Supporting a team to help the ABS connect with and understand the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their organisations, and the wider community about statistics and statistical issues related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through collaborating and partnering to increase understanding of and participation in ABS collections. Return information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities including the provision of statistical training to communities to increase access and usage of ABS information; and improve the quality and relevance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statistics for key stakeholders including meeting the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Provide support to ABS staff in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their organisations, and the wider community. 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. To be suitable as a Community Engagement Officer (APS5) you will have most, or all, of the following skills, qualities and experience: cultural competency- roles in the Centre of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics (CoATSIS) require you to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples demonstrated ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, researchers, government agencies and NGO stakeholders; being able to develop and nurture both internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve results demonstrated written/oral communication and presentation skills demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team, embrace change and actively provides advice to mitigate risks demonstrated ability to develop sound statistical and analytical skills to understand how data can impact and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities ability to undertake travel to remote and regional areas. In addition to the above, as a Community Engagement Manager (APS6), you will also be expected to demonstrate your: manage and work effectively with staff within a diverse and geographically dispersed team demonstrated ability to collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues to develop and provide cultural guidance and methodologies to ensure cultural safety demonstrated ability to foster a strong, inclusive, diverse, trusting and collaborative culture within and across teams. Eligibility To be eligible for these roles you: must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply you may need to obtain (or hold) and maintain at least a Baseline security clearance ABS employees who have access to market sensitive information are restricted in market trading activities. You may not be allowed to trade in financial products while employed. This role is not restricted in trading 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. Shortlisting will be based on resume only, so please ensure it highlights your skills, qualities and experience relevant for the role (refer to Section 1 of the Application Information Kit). Maximum resume length - 5 pages. Applications close at 11:30 p.m. AEDT on Wednesday 9 July 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
