Graduate Opportunities

The ABS is one of the world leaders in its field, assisting Australian and State Governments, business and the community to make informed decisions by leading a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.

The ABS offers diverse and challenging careers in a number of fields. We provide the opportunity to utilise your degree and encourage you to expand your existing knowledge and skills.

The ABS has a supportive environment where our employees are nurtured, their skills are developed and achievements are recognised.

What we look for

You are the sort of person who enjoys a challenge and values the opportunity to build professional relationships in a friendly and diverse team environment.

The ABS values your integrity, strong analytical skills and your ability to think laterally and adapt to change.

Graduate Program

We offer you competitive remuneration packages with opportunities for promotion early in your career, and the flexibility to achieve a healthy work/life balance.

At the ABS you will be working in teams or as an individual. You will have practical on-the-job training and a flexible individual development plan which may include:

• six-month targeted graduate training program
• work rotations
• buddy/mentor program
• social and networking opportunities.

For further information about the ABS Graduate Program and our application process, please visit www.abs.gov.au/careers or call our toll-free number 1800 675 125.

Other opportunities for university students

The ABS also offers Methodology Cadetships for honours study in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, and Vacation Employment in the Methodology and Data Management, and Technology Services fields. For further information please visit our website.