WHAT IS THE GRADUATE PROGRAM?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia’s official national statistical agency. We assist and encourage informed decision making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by leading a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service. The ABS also has an important leadership and coordination function with respect to the statistical activities of other official bodies in Australia, and a liaison function with other countries and international organisations on statistical matters.
As an ABS Graduate, you will join a world leader in its field and contribute to providing statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population, and environmental matters that are highly relevant and important to the Australian community.
At the ABS you will find diverse and challenging careers for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and specialisations. We provide you with opportunities to utilise your degree and encourage you to expand your existing knowledge and skills.
The ABS provides a supportive environment where employees are nurtured, their skills are developed, and achievements are recognised. All ABS employees have the opportunity to make a difference to society through important work which informs key decisions affecting the Australian population.
What we offer Graduates:
The ABS Graduate Development Program provides you with:
· Practical on-the-job training through team based work or projects
· Structured formal training and development activities that:
o will assist you to transition into the ABS and the Australian Public Service
o will provide you with training specific to your subject matter area
· Work rotations and formal projects (subject to areas placed)
· Opportunities to access buddies
· Networking opportunities
We offer you a competitive remuneration package, with the opportunity to advance within the ABS Graduate Broadband upon successful completion of the 9 month Graduate Development Program. Graduates will also have the opportunity to move into different areas of the business, and the flexibility to achieve a healthy work/life balance.
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
When applying for the ABS Graduate Development Program, your application may be considered for the following areas:
- Economic & Environment Statistics Group
- Methodology & Data Management Division
- Population, Labour, & Social Statistics Group
- Technology Services Division
- Corporate Services Division
On your application form, you will be asked to indicate two areas of interest from the list above. However, depending on your skills and capabilities you may also be considered for areas outside your preferences.
Due to the majority of graduate positions being offered in Central Office in Canberra, you will be asked on your application form if you would consider positions outside of your home state.
For more information about living and working in ABS locations around Australia, please go to the ABS Offices page.
ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Most ABS Graduates commence at the APS 3 level and may be eligible to advance to the APS 4 level upon successful completion of the Graduate Development Program. Information and Communications Technology graduates commence at the APS 4 level and may be eligible to advance to the top of this level upon successful completion of the Graduate Development Program. Please see the ABS Enterprise Agreement for more information.
Other employment conditions include:
- Annual Leave
- Personal Leave
- Purchased Annual Leave (option of purchasing additional 4 weeks per year)
- Option to cash out annual leave
- Long Service Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Leave Without Pay
- Flextime Scheme for APS 1-6 employees
- Access to working from home and part-time work arrangements
- Study support available to undertake external study in an agreed area.
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