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Looking to gain some PAID work experience over the summer break?
Are you a motivated student who would like the opportunity to put the theory you have learned into practice?
Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to kick start your career?
Are you a university student studying for an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, psychology, econometrics or information technology?


Get your foot in the door with the Australian Bureau of Statistics by taking part in our summer vacation employment program within either the
Technology Services Division (TSD) or the Methodology & Data Management Division (MDMD).

There are many professional and personal benefits to be gained through vacation work. Think about:



Earning Money


We pay you to gain experience and enhance your career prospects! Successful candidates will be employed on a non-ongoing basis as an
APS2 ABS officer.


Getting Your Foot in the Door


Gain ABS knowledge and work experience that will be invaluable when competing for permanent or graduate positions.



Résumé Enhancement


The work you will be doing is directly related to your area of study. Your ability to demonstrate practical industry knowledge and experience will add an extra dimension to your résumé.



Networking Opportunities


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



Assessing Your Career Choice


Is this the job for you? Working in your field will expose you to a number of different roles and will help you assess where your interests lie and what your long-term goals are.



Study Benefits


Apply what you learn on the job to your studies.

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