Data graduates

At the ABS, we bring data to life and tell the real story of Australia, its economy and its people by bringing meaning to numbers. As a Data Graduate, you will be part of a connected graduate network through our Graduate Development Program, designed to help you grow and thrive.

You will work with diverse, real‑world datasets covering population, demographics, economics, health, social, crime and mortality. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will contribute to the production of high‑quality statistics that inform decisions across Australia.

You will also gain practical experience with contemporary methods, frameworks, and classifications, building skills that set you apart in the data-driven world.

Data graduates at the ABS can work in a range of divisions, such as:

• Census and Population
• Economy and Environment
• Methodology and Data Science
• People and Place
• Statistical Infrastructure and Integration
• Transformation.

These divisions manage real-time, real-world data creating integrated data series that enable economic surveys, progress the collection and processing of data insights, and develop new data sources and methodologies.

The ABS leads the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) – Data Stream, which allows you to apply once and be considered for multiple agencies. If found suitable, you could commence your career at the ABS as a Data Graduate.

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