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What do Statisticians do?
Statistics Career Wheel
Becoming a Statistician
Careers at the ABS
Job listings for Statisticians
 | Before looking at what statisticians do, we should first know something about statistics. The Statistics: what is it? page gives some useful background information on the science of statistics. |
What Do Statisticians Do?
We all know that firefighters put out fires and rescue people, doctors heal the sick and tend the wounded, and police catch criminals and uphold the law. But what does a statistician do?
Statisticians are engaged in the important and interesting role of contributing to informed decision making by maximising the accessibility and usefulness of data.
They:
- design scientific collection methods
- collect data
- ensure collected data is correct/true
- analyse data
- develop statistical models to describe trends or events
- interpret results
- make recommendations and forecasts.
Statistics Career Wheel
The Career Wheel shows a selection of career opportunities open to a graduate who has studied statistics.
Using the Career Wheel
To use the Career Wheel, hold your mouse over the field you are interested in to see a listing of potential occupations.
Figure 1: How to use the Career Wheel screenshot
Problems Viewing the Career Wheel?
If you cannot view the Career Wheel, or the mouse-over occupations do not appear, see the Careers in Statistics (plain text version).
Using the Career Wheel
To use the Career Wheel, hold your mouse over the field you are interested in to see a listing of potential occupations.
Figure 2: The Statistics Career Wheel (Source: Career Development and Employment, Victoria University of Wellington, “Career View”, Issue No 22, June 2002) Becoming a Statistician
People who work in statistics have usually completed a university degree with some units covering statistical subjects. Admission to these Degree courses normally requires a good performance in senior school mathematics.
University is not the only option for prospective statisticians. Many TAFEs offer Diplomas and Certificates in Statistical Mathematics.
ACT
The Australian National University, Department of Mathematics
NSW
Macquarie University, Department of Statistics
University of Newcastle, School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences
University of NSW, School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Sydney, School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Technology Sydney, Department of Mathematical Sciences
University of Western Sydney, School of Computing and Mathematics
University of Wollongong, School of Mathematics & Applied Statistics
QLD
Griffith University, School of Science
Queensland University of Technology, School of Mathematical Sciences
The University of Queensland, School of Physical Science, Mathematics
(Note: ABS offers cadetships at this University)
SA
The University of Adelaide, School of Mathematics - Statistics
VIC
The University of Melbourne, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Monash University, School of Mathematical Sciences
WA
University of Western Australia, School of Mathematics & Statistics
Careers at the Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS employs people from a wide range of degree disciplines. Attributes and skills we look for include a strong academic background, an understanding of Australian economic and social conditions, an ability to think logically, to examine issues critically, and an understanding of the value of statistics as a research tool.
The ABS Careers page is where you will find out about ABS career opportunities and employment conditions.
The Graduates page offers specific information for tertiary students about the ABS’s Graduate Program, Vacation Employment and Cadet/Scholarship programs. These are a great way to start your career.
Jobs Listings for Statisticians
The StatSci.org website lists current and recent positions for statisticians that have been advertised in Australian and New Zealand.
The site will enable you to view a description of the role and the salary offered as well as the qualifications and attributes you will need.
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This page last updated 25 July 2008 |
