Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander careers

The Australian Bureau of Statistics acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we work, learn and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community, and pay our respects to their cultures and Elders, past, present and emerging.

ABS job roles go beyond statistics, surveys, and the Census. Whether you’re working in data and statistics, in corporate and strategy, innovation, research and design, technology and security, we’re here to make a difference.

At the ABS you can contribute to delivering data to inform important decisions that improve the economic, health and social opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities around Australia.

We have varied roles including:

• Data analysts and data scientists
• Community engagement and client partnership managers
• Data collection and survey operations managers
• Data collection and survey operations managers
• Business analysts and information security officers
• Researchers and survey designers
• Human resource and other corporate roles (Law, Policy, Legislation and Finance)
• Communications and marketing roles

See our Current Job Vacancies for roles currently available, set up job alerts and submit applications.

We have offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Geelong Hobart, Melbourne, and Sydney.

We value the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring as employees in the ABS. We recognise the importance of recruiting, developing and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are taking action to achieve this through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)  and Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. Cultural or ceremonial leave, including leave to attend NAIDOC activities is offered at the ABS along with the support of the Indigenous Liaison and Strategy Officer (ILSO).

We are committed to reconciliation and increasing the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to reflect the diverse communities and peoples we engage with and inform.

We have various social employee networks supporting diversity in the ABS, including the Yakeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee network. The Yakeen Network offers you the opportunity to develop meaningful connections across the country, contribute, participate and grow.

To be eligible for employment under Affirmative Measures – Indigenous employment, you will be asked to provide confirmation of your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

You do this by providing us a copy of a document from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation that confirms or endorses that you:

• are an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander or both an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
• identify as an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person or both an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
• are accepted in your community as being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.

This documentation can be provided when you submit your application or within 12 weeks of the application closing date. The ABS Indigenous Liaison and Strategy Officer (ILSO) can provide advice and guidance should you need it.

Email: recruitment@abs.gov.au
Phone: 1800 249 583

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