Important Dates
Applications Open – 7th March 2013
Applications Close – 26 April 2013
Online Written Assessment – Early June 2013
Interviews – June/July 2013
Offers – Late August 2013
Pre-Application Checklist
The following list of questions may help you decide whether a career at the ABS is right for you; and will identify what you need,
to complete an online application.
| Pre-Application Checklist |
| Are you an Australian Citizen? |
| Have you obtained, or will you obtain by the end of 2013, at least one bachelor degree OR do you possess a minimum of two years relevant & current work experience in the IT industry? |
| If your only tertiary qualification/s were obtained overseas, you must provide a certificate of equivalence from the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) stating that your qualification is equivalent to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a recognised Australian educational institution. Visit the NOOSR website for further information |
| You should have your resume readily available to upload once you commence your online application |
| You must have your latest transcript readily available to upload once you commence your online application |
| Be prepared to provide substantive evidence (eg sound examples) in your written responses to the Selection Criteria. For hints and tips on addressing Selection Criteria please refer to our Addressing Selection Criteria page |
| Have contact details for two recent referees on hand |
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Lodging Your Online Application
Applications for the ABS Graduate Program are lodged through the ABS eRecruitment system. The electronic application process consists of three simple stages: registration, drafting your application and review. The system will guide you through each of these stages.
When submitting your application, please be sure that you respond to all the mandatory questions, complete your responses to the selection criteria and upload a copy of your resume and your most recent academic transcript.
If you have any queries about using the ABS eRecruitment system, please contact Recruitment on 1800 249 583.
Applicant User Guide
If you experience any difficulties with the eRecruitment system, we encourage them to use the eRecruitment User Guide.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria describe the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications needed to undertake the role effectively. These are the factors against which applicants are assessed to determine their relative merit for the job.
Selection criteria for all roles within the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) are based on the Australian Public Service Commission’s Integrated Leadership System (ILS). This framework outlines a set of broad capabilities relevant to all positions within the agency. An additional Selection Criterion which is specific to the position may be added. Your statement of claims against the selection criteria is an essential part of the short-listing process. You may write up to 350 words for each Selection Criterion. You do not need to address the dot points under each criterion individually, rather use them as a guide to help you frame your response.
The selection criteria for the Graduate Development Program describe the particular skills, abilities, knowledge and qualifications we are seeking.
Important: The ABS will be filling Graduate positions in a variety of specialised areas located at various locations around Australia requiring certain qualifications and skill sets. Please note, other than your written application and interview, considerations that may form part of your assessment and possible assignment to specific graduate roles may include your degree and field of study, any preferences you indicate and your willingness/capacity to relocate to where the position available.
Further information on addressing Selection Criteria:
For further information on addressing selection criteria in the Public Service, see:
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