Start your career as an ABS graduate

The ABS remains a top-tier destination for launching a purposeful career, offering a supportive environment focused on continuous training, development and skill-building.

While we won’t be running our 2027 Graduate Development Program, our commitment to nurturing future leaders remains unchanged.

Our graduate experience is independently recognised through the 2025 Prosple Graduate Employer Awards, which are based on verified graduate feedback and employer program data.  In 2025, the ABS was ranked:

• Top 10 Highest Paying Graduate Employer in Government and Public Service
• Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion in Government and Public Service
• Top 20 for Work–Life Balance in Government and Public Service

At the ABS, we build teams centered on integrity, accountability, and service. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovative thinking, creating a dynamic and flexible workplace where you can make a real impact.

The ABS Graduate Program offers: 

• Structured learning: Dedicated development pathways to build your technical confidence.
• On-the-job experience: Practical work that contributes to meaningful public outcomes for Australia.
• Expert guidance: Mentorship from passionate professionals and leaders who want to see you thrive.

The ABS may recruit talent through the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) pathways for the 2028 program.