Data graduates

At the ABS we look for people who share our passion for bringing data to life, telling the stories of Australia and its people. As a Data graduate, you will join our network of graduates within the ABS Graduate Development Program. 

Data graduates at the ABS are given the opportunity to work with a diverse range of data sets including population, economics, health, crime, and mortality data. You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals to produce high quality statistics, and learn about relevant concepts, classifications, frameworks, and methods.

Data graduates at the ABS can work in a range of divisions, such as methodology, economy and environment, data strategy, and integration and data acquisition. 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 is leading the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) – Data stream.  The recruitment process lets you apply for one stream and have access to multiple Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies, including the ABS. 

Applications for the 2025 Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) – Data stream have now closed. Applications for the 2026 process will open in March 2025. 

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