2011 Census News Release

Record 775 Census Collectors jobs available in the Hunter

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is looking for a record 775 Census Collectors in the Hunter region to help conduct the Census on 9 August 2011.

These Collectors will join an army of 8,200 in NSW who will pound the pavement to deliver and collect more than four million Census forms to NSW's 3.1 million households.

With hobbies such as water skiing, bushwalking and camping, Michael Thorpe, the District Manager for the Newcastle - Maitland Region, is up to the mammoth recruitment task.

"I get so excited every five years when Census time comes around," Michael Thorpe says.

"It's a wonderful opportunity to be part of something great.”

As a Course Coordinator and Lecturer at the University of Newcastle and Researcher at the Hunter Valley Research Foundation, Michael is looking for quality local Collectors who also have strong roots in the community.

"I'm really looking for good local Collectors who know their area and want to serve their community while making some extra cash.

“The Census is a chance to help gather vital information that really shapes our community's future," Michael adds.

Census Collectors will receive between $1,300 and $2,800 for the casual position and will be employed from 1 July until 8 September 2011.

Applications are open from 9 April until 5 May. Apply online at www.abs.gov.au/census or call 1800 420 182.