WHAT IS THE GRADUATE PROGRAM?
Our ABS Graduates apply and expand their existing capabilities and knowledge in an exciting, supportive and challenging environment.
As an ABS Graduate, you will join a world leader in its field. The ABS provides a range of information to governments, researchers and the community. This information is used to understand economic, social, labour and other issues that are relevant to Australian Society, and to assess how our society is changing over time.
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
When applying for the ABS Graduate Development Program, your application may be considered for the following areas:
On your application form, you will be asked to indicate two areas of interest from the list above. However, depending on your skills and capabilities you may also be considered for areas outside your preferences
Due to the majority of graduate positions being offered in Central Office in Canberra, you will be asked on your application form if you would consider positions outside of your home state. In addition to Central Office in Canberra, The ABS has regional offices in the following locations:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
For more information about living and working in ABS locations around Australia, please go to the ABS Offices page.
WHAT WE OFFER?
- The chance to work for an organisation with an international reputation as one of the best statistical offices in the world.
- Diverse career opportunities in statistical and non-statistical fields.
- For statistical graduates, the opportunity to work alongside top statistical minds and play a part in providing the nation with a statistical picture of the economy, society and the environment.
- The ABS Graduate Development Program provides you with formal and non-formal learning opportunities including:
- training courses;
- coaching;
- mentoring; and
- a support network.
- Our Graduate Program offers on-the-job learning including projects, workshops, guest speakers and work specific events, and other learning and development activities designed to meet your individual needs.
- You may have the opportunity to complete a number of rotations in different parts of your work area. Rotations will enable you to gain an appreciation and understanding of the role of your work area in assisting the ABS to achieve its mission.
- Career paths beyond the Graduate Program through merit-based recruitment processes, either by successful application to a bulk round, applying for identified positions, or working Higher Duties.
- The opportunity to become part of a team committed to delivering an independent national statistical service while also enjoying great working conditions and a supportive environment.
- An active in-house social club which organises a weekly social event, trivia nights, fundraising events, an annual formal ball and an International sporting carnival held every two years.
ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- Annual Leave (annual credit of 20 days for full year's service);
- Personal Leave (annual credit of 18 days);
- Purchased Annual Leave (option of purchasing additional 4 weeks per year);
- Cashing Out leave;
- Long Service Leave;
- Maternity Leave;
- Leave Without Pay;
- Flextime Scheme for APS 1-6 employees; and
- Access to working from home and part-time work arrangements.
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