Start your career as an ABS graduate

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the perfect place to launch your career. We offer a supportive environment, where we focus on training and development to let our graduates develop their skills and find their feet. The ABS Graduate Development Program is an opportunity to kick start your career and build foundations for the future.

Our graduate program 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.

Applications for our 2027 graduate programs will open on 2 March 2026. 

We encourage you stay connected. Join our ABS Graduate Register of Interest to keep up to date and receive notifications when applications open.

The ABS participates in the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP), a whole‑of‑Government program that connects graduates with exciting opportunities across Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies. Through this streamlined process, you can be considered for roles in multiple agencies – including the ABS. 

 We recruit graduate through several AGGP streams, including:                                          

• Data
• Digital
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Indigenous Graduate Pathway

Graduates from a wide range of disciplines are encouraged to apply. Once you complete the application and assessment process for your chosen stream, you may be matched to a graduate role within the ABS.

Joining the ABS means working in a supportive, inclusive environment where you can build your skills, contribute to meaningful public outcomes, and grow your career from day one.

To be considered for a graduate role with us, make sure you nominate the Australian Bureau of Statistics as your preferred agency when applying to your AGGP stream.

At the ABS, we’re committed to building teams with integrity, accountability and a strong focus on service. We value diversity, collaboration and innovative thinking, and we create teams for people to contribute ideas and make a real impact. 

Our workplace is dynamic, flexible and forward-looking. You’ll be supported by passionate professionals who care deeply about the work they do and the difference it makes for Australia. 

For graduates, the ABS offers a meaningful start to your career. We provide structured learning and development, on‑the‑job experience, and guidance from leaders who want to see you thrive. Our goal is to help you grow your skills, build confidence, and shape a career with purpose.

Explore what we offer.