ABS Field Interviewer – Western Australia/Northern Territory

Australian Bureau of Statistics; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national statistical agency is seeking Field Interviewers for various locations in Western Australia and Northern Territory. You will be responsible for conducting surveys at household addresses and building rapport with respondents. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a reliable vehicle. This position offers flexible working hours and full training in ABS software. Applications close on 12th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Competent with computers for conducting interviews.
• Access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle.
• Hold a current Australian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Approach household addresses selected for surveys.
• Conduct interviews face to face or over the phone.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of collected information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Self-motivation

Patience and perseverance

Good organisational skills

Ability to work flexibly

Ability to use navigation tools

Job description

ABS Field Interviewer – Western Australia/Northern Territory

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill the positions of Field Interviewers - Western Australia/Northern Territory. We are looking for people to approach household addresses who have been selected to complete an ABS survey. Interviews might be conducted face to face in a respondent's home, or over the phone from your home office.

Locations: Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Geraldton, Port Hedland, Broome, York, Rockingham, Canning Vale, Bayswater/Bassendean, Alice Springs

About the role

Interviewers are the public face of the ABS and have an important role in building strong relationships with the public.

All household interviews are conducted using a notebook computer. You will need to be competent with computers. Full training in the use of ABS software and systems is provided.

Interviewers must maintain the strictest confidentiality and security in respect of all information collected and survey materials used. An Interviewer is engaged as an employee of the ABS under s16(2) of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 in accordance with Regulation 7 of the Statistics Regulations 2016 and is legally bound to protect the privacy of the information collected.

What we are looking for (selection criteria)

To be suitable you should have most or all the following skills, qualities and experience:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with people
• Resilience
• Self-motivation
• Patience and perseverance
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to use navigation tools

You need to have access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle and hold a current Australian driver's license. You need to have access to reliable home internet.

Applications and requirements

Please upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following questions:

• Why are you interested in this role? What skills/attributes will you bring to this role? (Word limit: 300 words)
• The Interviewers are the public face of the ABS. Please tell us about your experience in previous roles dealing with members of the public (Word limit: 300 words)

Important dates

Applications close at 11:30 pm (AEDT), Sunday 12th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

The ABS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.