The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting multiple staff to join the Census Data Coding (CDC) section for the 2026 Census of Population and Housing. Roles available: APS 6 Data Specialist APS 5 Data Analyst The key duties of the position include Depending on the role, you may be required to: lead and manage a team, clearly communicating work progress, issues, and key decisions allocate and monitor workloads to ensure Census targets and objectives are met provide technical and procedural support to Census office staff resolve or escalate complex queries and operational issues undertake performance management and coaching of staff when required coordinate training development and deliver face-to-face training sessions monitor operational intelligence and implement process improvements interrogate and analyse data outputs for consistency and quality ensure confidentiality and security of Census information and materials undertake a combination of procedural, operational, and administrative duties. What we are looking for Successful candidates will demonstrate the following for each type of role: APS 6 Data Specialist Essential Skills strong leadership and team management skills to lead a small team and drive performance advanced organisational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities well-developed data analytics skills excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities for complex operational issues ability to coach and mentor team members and deliver training sessions confidence in using office systems and implementing process improvements. Highly Desirable project management experience, including risk and issues management experience in recruitment and workforce planning operational management in large-scale data or similar environments high-level communication and people skills to engage stakeholders and staff. APS 5 Data Analyst Essential Skills strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills for data validation and coding processes ability to provide technical advice and resolve complex queries excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities clear communication skills for providing guidance and support to staff ability to quickly acquire technical knowledge and use office systems effectively. Highly Desirable experience in operations or project management knowledge of data processing, coding, or quality assurance methodologies training development and delivery experience.
