More than 16,000 Aussie jobs just opened up - no experience required

More than 16,000 jobs just opened up all across in Australia and they require no prior experience.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is now hiring field officers in all major cities and regional areas for the 2026 census, which falls on the night of August 11.

Successful applicants will be paid $31.19 per hour, plus superannuation.

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"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.

"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."

They will also support people who need help completing their census.

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.

Strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are also a must.

But Aussies don't need to have any prior work experience to apply.

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Those selected for one of the more than 16,000 roles will undertake paid online training before starting work in July or early August.

The ABS is also currently hiring for other census jobs, including field managers and mobile field representatives.

It's good news for the 3.38 million Australians that are currently either unemployed or under-employed, many of whom are eager to find work.

Aussies interested in applying can learn more on the census website.

Census night falls on a Tuesday in 2026 and most households will complete the census online.

This year's census will also include a new topic for people aged 16 and over on 'sexual orientation and gender'.

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