Census Engagement Lead – Indigenous Communities

ABS Census; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading national agency is seeking a Census Engagement Manager to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across various regions in Australia. This role involves building trust, fostering community relationships, and ensuring culturally safe engagement practices for the upcoming Census. The ideal candidate will have strong community engagement skills and local knowledge. This role offers flexible work arrangements with competitive pay at $61.50 per hour, plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Ability to communicate confidently with individuals and groups.
• Self-motivated and adaptable while respecting cultural dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engagement activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Engage with communities, Elders, and service providers to promote Census participation.
• Recruit and train team members with emphasis on cultural competence.

Skills

Strong community engagement skills

Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Local knowledge

Cultural capability and inclusive practice

Leadership and coordination skills

Tools

Mobile devices

Web applications

Job description

A leading national agency is seeking a Census Engagement Manager to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across various regions in Australia. This role involves building trust, fostering community relationships, and ensuring culturally safe engagement practices for the upcoming Census. The ideal candidate will have strong community engagement skills and local knowledge. This role offers flexible work arrangements with competitive pay at $61.50 per hour, plus superannuation.