The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to recruit Recruitment Administration Officers to work in our National Recruitment Unit to support high volume recruitment and onboarding of office based temporary employees for the 2026 Census.

These positions are offered on a casual basis from October 2025 to March 2026, with the potential to work up to five business days per week, depending on workload availability.

About the role

As a Recruitment Administration Officer your responsibilities will include:

• generating employment contracts, ensuring strong attention to detail
• conducting pre-employment checks in accordance with National Recruitment Unit procedures and timelines
• navigating online systems to perform candidate screening and compliance checks
• managing your assigned workload, prioritising tasks effectively to meet required deadlines
• utilising Microsoft Excel and Word to support day-to-day processing tasks
• using an Applicant Tracking System such as HireRoad's eRecruit (formerly NGA), for tasks such as candidate communication, generating employment offers and tracking onboarding
• communicating professionally and effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders via email and phone, responding to enquiries in a timely and supportive manner
• understanding and applying relevant policies, procedures, and legislation
• assisting with other administrative tasks as required.

About you - what we are looking for

To be suitable for a Recruitment Administration Officer position you should have most or all of the following skills, qualities and experience:

• recruitment or human resource experience is highly desirable
• experience in an administrative processing role in an Australian Public Service working environment is desirable
• experience using Microsoft Excel & Word; experience with HireRoad (NGA, eRecruit) or another Applicant Tracking System highly regarded
• ability to comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• strong communication skills, including written communication and proficiency in responding to phone enquiries
• excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• experience delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• competitive salary of $43.38 per hour (full-time annual equivalent $67K)
• 15.4% employer contribution to superannuation
• opportunity to work from home outside after initial training period
• flexible start and finish times.

About the Australian Bureau of Statistics

We are Australia’s national statistical agency and an official source of independent, reliable information. We tell the real story of Australia, its economy and its people by bringing life and meaning to numbers.

A role with us offers you the opportunity to:

• undertake work with real purpose in a dynamic, innovative and flexible work environment

• be part of a supportive team of trusted experts who are empowered and accountable

• join a workplace culture that fosters inclusiveness, builds respect and capitalises on diversity.

How to apply

You will need to upload your current resume, referee details and provide a statement of how your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role (limit your response to 250 words).

Applications close at 11:30 p.m. (AEST) Wednesday 6th August 2025.