<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 16,000 jobs just opened up all across in Australia and they require no prior experience.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is now hiring field officers in all major cities and regional areas for the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/census" rel="" target="_blank" title="2026 census"><span>2026 census</span></a><span>, which falls on the night of August 11.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Successful applicants will be paid $31.19 per hour, plus superannuation.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-21-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/a3b27603-36a5-443f-95e6-016216aef1ad" target="_blank"><strong><span>Iranian leaders denounce negotiations</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We need people from across Australia to join the census team, to help us to ensure everyone in Australia on census night is counted," census national spokesperson Emily Walter said in a statement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Field officers will answer the public's questions about the census, deliver census letters and forms and follow up with those who have not responded."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They will also support people who need help completing their census.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/census-2026-jobs-abs-hiring-16000-field-officers/0fe37e84-dacb-472c-a688-e4b5afd9c28d" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australians hoping to land one of the jobs will need to show strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability communicate sensitively and respectfully.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are also a must.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But Aussies don't need to have any prior work experience to apply.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tiktok-star-charged-with-affray-bankstown-hairdresser/5b4736b6-6785-42f1-80ec-6b583154c66f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Tiktok star charged with affray after visit to Sydney hairdresser</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Those selected for one of the more than 16,000 roles will undertake paid online training before starting work in July or early August.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The ABS is also currently hiring for other census jobs, including field managers and mobile field representatives.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's good news for the 3.38 million Australians that are currently either </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/real-unemployment-is-at-169-million-despite-record-job-high/73920bcb-4486-4dd5-9ef4-6c9220b2328f" rel="" target="_blank" title="unemployed or under-employed"><span>unemployed or under-employed</span></a><span>, many of whom are eager to find work. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Aussies interested in applying can learn more on the </span><a href="http://www.census.abs.gov.au/jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="census website."><span>census website.</span></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Census night falls on a Tuesday in 2026 and most households will complete the census online.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This year's census will also include a new topic for people aged 16 and over on 'sexual orientation and gender'.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>