Graduate Programs

Australian Bureau of Statistics

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The ABS is one of the world leaders in its field, assisting Australian and State Governments, business and the community to make informed decisions by leading a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.

The ABS offers diverse and challenging careers in a number of fields. We provide the opportunity to utilise your degree and encourage you to expand your existing knowledge and skills.

Graduate Program Positions relate to the following disciplines:
Arts, Business, Commerce/Accounting, Communications, Computing, Demography, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Geography, HR, Humanities, Information Management, IT, Marketing, Market Research, Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics

We offer you competitive remuneration packages with opportunities for promotion early in your career, and the flexibility to achieve a healthy work/life balance. The ABS has a supportive environment where our employees are nurtured, their skills are developed and achievements are recognised.

At the ABS you will be working in teams or as an individual. You will have practical on-the-job training and a flexible individual development plan which may include:

10 month targeted graduate training program

work rotations (subject to area placed)

buddy/mentor program

social and networking opportunities

Applications open 25 February 2010 and close 16 April 2010.
All applications are submitted on-line via the ABS website at http://www.abs.gov.au/careers .
To be eligible for employment with the ABS you must be an Australian Citizen.

For further information about the ABS Graduate Program, and our application process, please visit http://www.abs.gov.au./careers or call our toll-free number 1800 675 125.

Opportunities, Graduate and Vacation

The ABS Graduate Development Program

Each year, the ABS seeks to employ highly skilled graduates in Canberra and around Australia, who are passionate about contributing to the future shape of our nation through enabling informed decision-making. We offer exciting and challenging careers to successful applicants from a wide range of degrees and specialisations. The ABS employs graduates across all areas of the organisation. Relevant degrees include:

Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Information Technology, Accounting, Business, Commerce, Communication, Demography, Finance, Geography, Human Resources, Humanities, Information Management, Management, Psychology, Social Science.

Cadetship Program

The ABS also offers a Cadetship Program aimed at students who plan to undertake a fourth year of study at the Honours level in mathematical statistics or econometrics. This program provides an opportunity for exceptional students to gain valuable experience and apply what they have learnt to practical and challenging work situations. Successful applicants will be paid a salary while they continue to earn their degree, and will also receive a text book allowance and have student and HECS fees fully paid. Cadets will be involved in a four week paid work experience program prior to commencing Honours. Most importantly, after graduation, Cadets will start their career with the ABS by joining the Graduate Program within the Methodology and Data Management Division in Canberra.

Vacation Opportunities

The ABS also offers a number of paid vacation opportunities in the Technology Services Division and the Methodology and Data Management Division. Vacation work at the ABS provides a fantastic opportunity to gain relevant experience and apply the skills learnt at University..

Website and Contacts

For more information about Graduate, Cadet and Vacation opportunities at the ABS, including key dates, please visit our website (http://www.abs.gov.au/careers), or contact the Graduate Recruitment Team on 1800 675 125 or email recruitment@abs.gov.au.