Junior Business Analyst, Census Digital Service
• APS6
• [salary range] (plus 15.4% superannuation and allowances)
• Location: Flexible
• Temporary position, full-time (flexible working arrangements)
1. About the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) The ABS is 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. We are also leading the Australian Public Service (APS) Data Professional Stream to develop a data capable APS workforce. You can learn more about the ABS here .
2. About the role and area We are looking to fill the role of a junior business analyst/project officer within the Census Digital Service (CDS) team in the Census 2026 Branch to support the enhancement program of the Census online form. Responsibilities include:
Gathering business requirements to support the development of the Census Digital Service.
Strong collaboration with business and IT teams.
Working with IT to ensure that business requirements are implemented.
Leading and participating in system business acceptance testing.
The Census of Population and Housing provides a snapshot of Australia. It shows how our nation changes over time, helps estimate our population, and informs critical decisions that guide our future. The next Census will take place in 2026. The Census Digital Service (CDS) team, an integral part of the 2026 Census Program, works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a successful and contemporary digital Census experience for Australian households in 2026.
3. What we are looking for (selection criteria) To be suitable you should have most or all of the following skills, qualities, and experience:
Demonstrated experience operating in a Project Officer or Business Analyst capacity to gather business requirements.
Experience in guiding and steering meetings to achieve desired outcomes.
Previous experience in working in multidisciplinary teams.
Previous experience working in complex enterprise environments with a digital focus.
Research suggests that women and people from marginalised groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single selection criteria, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to find out more.
4. What we offer At the ABS you will work in roles with a real purpose, bringing life and meaning to data by telling the stories of Australia and its people. You add to over 100 years' experience as Australia's number one source of trusted information. A role in the ABS involves:
Purpose: you will help inform Australia's important decisions.
People: your individuality, curiosity, dedication, and passion will find a home.
Place: it's a great place to progress your career in a modern and flexible environment.
Partnerships: you will collaborate with people across the ABS, government, and other sectors, to bring about data-driven change.
Our workplace culture fosters inclusiveness, builds respect, and capitalises on diversity. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability. We have maintained representation above 50% across the ABS and above 40% in our Senior Executive levels for many years. We offer a flexible working environment which may combine both office and working at home arrangements.
5. Candidates with disability and/or candidates who require a reasonable adjustment We are committed to ensuring candidates have an equitable opportunity to apply for roles. If you are a person with disability and/or person who requires a reasonable adjustment, you can:
Opt in to the RecruitAbility Scheme on your application if you are a person with disability. If you meet the minimum role requirements you will progress to the next step of the recruitment process.
Request a reasonable adjustment/s, noting we will ask at each assessment step if you need one. Common reasonable adjustments include: reading time before interview, material in large font, interview questions in a written format, additional time at interview, undertaking an interview at a particular time of day. For further information or to discuss other reasonable adjustments please contact the contact officer.
Note: you are not required to provide a doctor's certificate to request or receive reasonable adjustments for this recruitment process. If you're successful in gaining a role with the ABS and require reasonable adjustments in the workplace (relating to disability/ies, illnesses or injuries) you may need to provide medical evidence.
6. Eligibility and other information To be eligible for this role you:
Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
Will need to undertake pre-employment checks, including national police check and health assessment.
May need to obtain (or hold) and maintain at least Baseline security clearance.
Other information: The ABS will negotiate relocation arrangements, consistent with the ABS Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 if you are required to relocate. ABS employees who have access to market sensitive information are restricted in market trading activities. You may not be allowed to trade in financial products while employed. This role isn't restricted in trading. If found suitable but not offered a role you will be placed in the merit pool. If you agree in your application this means you may be offered a similar role in the ABS or another APS agency.
7. How to apply To apply, complete an online application form on the ABS e-recruitment system. You will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following:
In 500 words, tell us how you meet the selection criteria outlined in Section 3.
TIPS:
In your response you are encouraged to utilise the 'STAR' model:
S - Situation: Describe the situation/environment you were in. Include context, details and time.
T - Task: Describe the event/task that required resolution or accomplishment.
A - Action: Describe what happened including particular focus on the actions YOU took. Focus on the 'why' as well as the 'what'.
R - Result: What happened? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Think about relationship outcomes as well as task outcomes.
• Use at least 75% of the word limit.
• Check your spelling and grammar (or ask someone else to check).
• Include work-related examples when answering the question.
• Look at the Australian Public Service Commission's 'Cracking the Code' guide here .
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