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Explore the Possibilities With the ABS Vacation Program

The ABS Vacation Program offers a limited number of positions mainly in our Canberra Office to successful students employment over their Summer break. Our program allows university students to gain valuable work experience with Australia’s leading statistical agency and gain exposure to the Australian Public Service.



Our Vacation Program

The ABS offers vacation employment, to eligible students studying in a variety of disciplines.

If you are interested in vacation employment with the ABS, make sure you bookmark this page and visit again in September, when we will add more information about the specific divisions that are participating in this year's program, they type of work available for and how you can apply.

Professional and personal benefits that can be gained from our Vacation Program

      Getting Your Foot in the Door
      Gain ABS knowledge and work experience that will be invaluable when applying for permanent
      positions or the ABS Graduate Development Program.

      Career Goals
      Working in your field will expose you to a number of different roles and types of work, assisting you in
      aligning your study choices to your long term career aspirations.

      Networking Opportunities
      You will be presented with valuable networking opportunities with people working in your field of study.

      Earning Money
      We pay you to gain experience and enhance your career prospects!

      Study Benefits
      Practical on the job experience will assist in providing context to your studies.
Salary

Successful candidates will receive a salary of $46, 191 (per annum, pro-rata). In addition candidates will also receive a generous superannuation contribution.


Program Dates

Our vacation program has been designed to coincide with university summer vacation periods, by commencing in December and running through to February of the following year.


Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for our vacation program, you MUST be:

    • an Australian Citizen
    • studying towards a degree


How to Apply

Detailed information about how you can apply for our program will be added to this page in September.

Applicant will be required to provide their academic transcript and resume.




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