Maths-Adds-13-14

16th Edition 

Maths ad(d)s 

See where 

mathematics 

and statistics 

can take you 

A guide for students to the job market 

2013/14 

ICE-EM is the Education division of AMSI. 

This Centre was established in 2004 with the 

assistance of the Australian Government

Discover the jobs market! 

A broad range of careers employing mathematics and statistics qualifications await you! 

Biostatistics............................................................................6 

Business..................................................................................7 

Computing..................................................................................8 

Data Science.............................................................................9 

Economics.............................................................................. 11 

Energy.................................................................................... 13 

Environment............................................................................ 14 

Epidemiology........................................................................... 15 

Finance.................................................................................... 15 

Government............................................................................ 16 

Health..................................................................................... 18 

Insurance................................................................................ 20 

Logistics................................................................................. 23 

Market Research................................................................... 25 

Meteorology............................................................................ 28 

Modelling................................................................................30 

Statistics.............................................................................. 33 

Teaching.................................................................................. 35 

Web Analytics.......................................................................36 

Feature advertisements from our partners 

ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science........ 32 

Australian Bureau of Statistics.......................................... 22 

AustMS............................................................................... 34 

The Bureau of Meteorology..................................................... 24 

Cambridge University Press...................................................34 

DSTO..................................................................................... 12 

CSIRO................................................................................... 17 

Geoscience Australia............................................................. 31 

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)........... 10 

SSAI..................................................................................... 32 

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Maths ad(d)s 2013/14 

In this booklet we have gathered together 

job advertisements that have recently 

appeared on the internet and in the daily 

press. The common theme of the ads is 

mathematics and statistics, but the actual 

jobs vary across a very broad spectrum. They 

give an overview of the myriad of possible 

careers available to prospective university 

students after graduation—if they include 

mathematics or statistics in their degrees. 

Whether it be finance or tourism, just 

about every area of employment depends 

at some point on handling and interpreting 

data, and on predicting and modelling 

outcomes—in other words, on the kind of 

expertise offered by people with training in 

mathematics and statistics. In addition, many 

employers seek mathematics and statistics 

graduates because they value their advanced 

problem-solving and analytical skills. 

In this booklet you will find career 

opportunities combining mathematics 

and statistics with health, computing, 

data analysis, biology, epidemiology and 

meteorology, just to name a few. You could 

end up investigating the geometry of liquid 

crystals or consulting for a sports company. 

While many of the jobs listed here are based in 

big cities, others offer an opportunity to work 

in regional centres or a chance to live overseas. 

The ads in this 16th edition are completely 

new. Even so they represent only a fraction 

of the advertised positions found in the early 

months of 2013. 

Whether you are a pragmatist, an idealist, or 

you just cannot decide what you want to do 

or be, you can be sure that maths ad(d)s to 

your options! 

The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) is a national collaborative venture with a membership of over 

34 leading institutions across Australia. It was established in 2002 and has its head office in Melbourne. AMSI has a 

high profile nationally and internationally. 

AMSI conducts a wide range of national and international activities in the mathematical sciences, including 

scientific workshops, distinguished visiting lecturerships, short courses and industry liaison. 

www.amsi.org.au 

The International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics (ICE-EM) is the Education division of AMSI. 

This Centre was established in 2004 with the assistance of the Australian Government 

A guide for students to the job market Maths ad(d)s 2013/14 

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Graduate programs 

One of your options for making the transition from university to the workforce is to join a 

graduate program. There are many programs available in government departments and large 

organisations. They usually run for one or two years, during which time you are an employee 

of the organisation. You will receive mentoring and training, gain valuable experience in the 

workplace and benefit from networking and social activities. 

Apply for graduate programs in the final year of your degree. The closing dates for applications 

vary, but some close in April, so make sure you get in early. You can have the security of a job 

offer before you even finish your degree! 

Here are just some examples of programs available to mathematics and statistics graduates. 

Accounting 

Consulting 

Defence 

Finance 

Government 

Insurance 

Teaching 

Transport 

Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC 

Accenture, AECOM, SMS Management & Technology 

Department of Defence, Altitude @ DSD, DSTO 

ANZ, Bankwest, CBA, GE, HSBC, IMC, Macquarie, NAB, Optiver, Westpac 

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), 

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) 

IAG, Suncorp 

Teach for Australia, teach.NSW 

Aurecon, Qantas 

There are lots more! Visit your university careers centre or search the web: 

• www.gradconnection.com.au 

• www.unigrad.com.au 


Biology 

Medical imaging, plant biology, genetics, ecology… 

There are many great opportunities to mix mathematics and 

statistics with the biological sciences. 


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Biostatistics 

Hot opportunities! 

Biostatistics is an exciting area for mathematics and 

statistics graduates. These ads are just some examples 

of the many opportunities that mix mathematics and 

statistics with the biological sciences in a challenging 

and rewarding career. 


Business 

Read between the lines... 

The increasing availability, awareness and 

dependence on commercial data have made the 

business sector a growth area for mathematics 

and statistics employment possibilities. These 

jobs are not always titled “mathematician” or 

“statistician”, but the fine print makes it clear 

that’s who they want... 


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Computing 

Distinguish yourself from the rest. 

Combining mathematics and computing is a 

great way to get a clear edge over a straight 

computing graduate. As you can see from other 

ads in this booklet, many jobs require both 

maths and computing skills. 


Data Science 

More than just crunching numbers. 

Working with leading edge companies, 

mathematicians and statisticians are highly 

employable in this exciting and growing field. Data 

scientists are described as part analyst and part 

artist using their skills in making discoveries and 

gaining new insights through exploring data. 


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Register Now! 

www.MoPE.org.au 

The year of 

Mathematics of Planet Earth 

Join hundreds of scientific societies, universities, research 

institutes, and organisations all over the world as we band together 

to dedicate 2013 as the year for Mathematics of Planet Earth. 

There’s lots of ways you can get involved! 

• Blogging • Schools activities • Exciting competitions 

• Workshops • Public Lectures • Science Week 

What’s on 

MPE Australia Launch & 

Simons Public Lecture 

International Pi Day 

Mathematics of Transportation 

Networks Workshop, Monash 

University 

MPE 2013 - The Conference 

Science Week 

Earth Science Week 

29 Jan 14 Mar 19–21 Jun 8–12 Jul 10–18 Aug 13–19 Oct 11–12 Dec 

Limits to Growth: Beyond 

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Economics 

Help build a strong economy. 

Want a future that is supported by a strong 

economy Well those in economics play an 

important role in this regard by interpreting past 

and current data to provide guidance for the future. 

What type of people are good with data Well, 

those with mathematics and statistics... 

Post Graduate Internships 

Enchance your 

career prospects 

Further develop Biarri’s 

logistics network design 

capability 

Mentor: Prof Lin Padgham, RMIT University 

Intern: David Scerri, RMIT University 

Industry Partner: Joe Forbes, Biarri 

The research will allow Biarri to further develop its 

network design and optimisation capability. This 

capability forms the basis for a range of industry 

projects in supply chain, mining, transportation, 

agriculture and heath care. 

Biarri is a commercial mathematics company 

that delivers optimisation to Business. Biarri 

provides innovative optimisation based 

software to solve complex business problems 

using a SaaS delivery model. 

See more projects at www.AMSIIntern.org.au 


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maths + 

science + 

engineering… 

it all adds up to a career 

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Go figure at: 

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Energy 

Maths grads, we need you! 

Two key roles of the energy sector revolve around 

environmental impact issues and cost to the 

customer. Mathematicians are invaluable, as they 

can assist in improving the efficiency of energy 

distribution and consumption. Here is just one 

example of the importance of mathematics in the 

energy sector. 


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Environment 

Help ensure a great future for all. 

It has never been more important for us to 

research and develop new technologies that 

allow for a harmonious co-existence with the 

environment around us. Analytically strong 

people are crucial to the cause - from predicting 

future outcomes by modelling new technologies 

to analysing current data allowing us to pinpoint 

areas requiring improvement. 

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Epidemiology 

Enjoy a healthy career! 

The increasing need for determining factors that affect 

the health of populations makes biostatisticians with a 

focus on epidemiology, highly sought after candidates! 

Finance 

Not just for commerce graduates. 

It’s not just commerce graduates who are 

employed in the finance industry! 

The finance sector is a big employer of 

mathematics graduates because of the 

advanced quantitative and analytical skills 

that come from studying maths. 

“Finance” is an umbrella term covering banking, 

the stock market and other forms of investment, 

insurance and the regulation of these areas. 


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Government 

Make a difference. 

Government departments require personnel of 

the highest quality to make important decisions 

affecting the everyday lives of average Australians. 

Maths and stats graduates receive rigorous 

training to become analytical thinkers and so are 

highly suited to this work. 

Statistics even has its own government agency– 

the Australian Bureau of Statistics providing 

statistics on social and economic matters used by 

state and federal governments and the community. 


CSIRO MATHEMATICS, INFORMATICS AND STATISTICS 

www.csiro.au 

Thinking about 

a career in the 

mathematical 

sciences 


Come and test-drive a research career at CSIRO 

Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics. Our 

world leading researchers work on problems for 

government, industry and business in areas such 

as health, services, climate, environment, energy, 

finance, data visualisation, image analysis and 

computational modelling. 

We have loads of great programs on offer including 

summer vacation scholarships for undergraduates, 

honours and PhD top up scholarships and post 

doctoral fellowships. 

Our innovative two-year Graduate Fellowship 

program is like a gap year after your honours 

degree, giving you a chance to experience a real 

research career at CSIRO before deciding whether 

to do a PhD or enter the workforce. You will have 

an opportunity to rotate through, typically, three 

applied projects, be trained by a mentor and to 

present your research at a conference. 

Sound like fun Find out more at www.csiro.au/cmis 


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Health 

Of critical importance. 

Current and future healthcare relies crucially on analysis of 

numerical data. From cancer research to infectious disease, the 

work is important and varied, and statistics plays a central role. 


I use mathematical modelling to examine 

on-time performance and fuel consumption 

for Jetstar. A lot of the work involves 

analysing historical information, calculating 

the percentages of delays that relate to 

different causes and providing a summary 

of where the company should focus their 

efforts if they want to improve performance. 

Applied Mathematician- 

Aviation 

Sophie Dickson 

Jetstar 

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Insurance 

Calculating the risks. 

How do companies determine insurance rates 

Insurance actuaries, that’s how! Progressive 

insurance related jobs can make rewarding 

careers. Insurance and actuary professionals are 

specialists who deal with the financial impact 

of risk. Mathematicians and statisticians are 

perfect candidates for these roles conducting 

analyses using probability and statistics to 

determine insurance rates such as for cars, 

homes, health and a number of other areas. 


Post Graduate Internships 

Insurance 

Enchance your 

career prospects 

Meyers-Shi finalisations and 

chain ladder serial correlations 

Mentor: Jun Ma, Macquarie University 

Intern: Jing Xu, Macquarie University 

Industry Partner: Greg Taylor, Taylor Fry Pty Ltd 

Taylor Fry is leading independent consultancy 

firm that offers analytics, actuarial, statistical and 

policy advice to business and government. 

The research conducted relates to the much 

publicised data set compiled by author Meyers and 

Shi available on the Casualty Actuarial Society 

website. The data contains triangles of paid claims 

and incurred claims, and also triangles of counts of 

reported claims and finalised claims respectively. 

The project assessed the extent to which the use 

of the count triangles improves prediction error in 

loss reserving. 

See more projects at www.AMSIIntern.org.au 


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Statistics 

tell the 

story 

Statistical Careers 

for Graduates and 

Professionals at 

the ABS 

The ABS is Australia’s official statistical agency, recognised 

internationally as one of the world’s top statistical agencies. 

Our work impacts on almost everyone in the country, 

including governments, community bodies, industry, 

businesses and academic institutions. 

Each year, the ABS seeks to employ highly skilled graduates 

in Canberra and around Australia, who are passionate about 

contributing to the future shape of our nation through 

enabling informed decision-making. The ABS is Australia’s 

official statistical agency and as an ABS Graduate, you will 

join a world leader in its field. 

The ABS Graduate Development Program will provide 

you with: 

• A structured and tailored curriculum that will assist 

you to transition into the ABS and the Australian Public 

Service; 

• The opportunity to utilise your degree and encourage you 

to expand your existing knowledge and skills; 

• Enhanced statistical capability including an understanding 

of the statistical cycle and associated processes. 

The ABS provides a range of information to governments, 

researchers, industry, businesses and the community for 

informed decision making. This information is also used to 

understand economic, social, labour and other issues that 

are relevant to Australian Society, and to assess how our 

society is changing over time. 

Within the ABS, the Methodology and Data 

Management Division (MDMD) provides the expertise on 

methods relating to the design, collection, compilation, 

analysis, dissemination and management of statistical 

data. MDMD uses innovative and relevant research to 

continually improve ABS’ methods and approaches, and 

support the statistical areas of the ABS in implementing 

best practice in their data collections and data analysis. 

MDMD is seeking graduates with degrees in: 

Economics, Econometrics, Information Management, 

Market Research, Mathematics, Operations Research, 

Psychology, Social Sciences and Statistics. 

Applications for the 2014 ABS Graduate Development 

Program open on 7 March 2013 and close on 26 April 

2013 and must be submitted online via the ABS website 

at www.abs.gov.au/careers 

To be eligible for employment with the ABS, you must 

be an Australian citizen by January 2014. 

The ABS encourages and values a diverse workforce. 

The Australian Public Service (APS) offers you a diverse 

range of challenging roles and the opportunity to make 

a major contribution to the public service. 

For more information, please contact us by: 

Phoning: 1800 675 125. Emailing: recruitment@abs.gov.au 

Or visiting our website: www.abs.gov.au/careers 


Logistics 

Get your career moving. 

Been surprised by incredible delivery speeds for 

orders placed halfway around the world You can 

thank a logistician for that. Working behind the 

scenes as part of a logistics team, maths grads 

use leading edge technology to plan and ensure the 

smooth and efficient operation of organisations. 


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Career Opportunities 

with the Bureau 

www.bom.gov.au/careers 


The complexity and nature of our 

work and vast network of offices 

allows us to offer a diverse range 

of rewarding careers. 

We provide some truly unique 

assignments across Australia in 

capital cities, regional and remote 

locations, as well as offshore 

islands and Antarctica. 

For more information about careers 

in the Bureau of Meteorology scan 

the QR code above or visit 

www.bom.gov.au/careers 

Telephone: (03) 9669 4401 

Above: image of Bureau employee Karen Pon on the 

sea-ice skiway outside Mawson Station in the Australian 

Antarctic Territory, after a flight from Davis Station. 

Some of the stimulating roles available at the Bureau include: 

• Accounting and finance—accountant, accounts payable, 

supply officer, auditor 

• Climatology, meteorology, science—climatologist, 

meteorologist, weather forecaster, oceanographer, 

environmental advisor 

• Engineering and technical—civil engineer, technical officers 

in electronics, weather observer, drafting, project manager 

• Corporate support—administration officer, payroll officer, 

recruitment manager, legal advisor, librarian, 

communications officer, work health & safety advisor 

• Hydrology and water careers—flood forecaster, 

surface water hydrologist, water accountant 

• IT and telecommunications—analyst/programmer, 

web developer/ designer, telecommunications 

systems specialist 

Graduate and Trainee Programs including: 

• Graduate Meteorologist 

• Trainee Technical Officer Electronics 

• Trainee Technical Officer Weather Observer 

• ICT – Entry Level Programs 

We also offer opportunities for Indigenous Australians through the: 

• Indigenous Cadetship Program 

• Indigenous Graduate Program 

• Indigenous Traineeships 

A new outlook for your career 


Market Research 

Another satisfied customer! 

How do companies keep their customers satisfied How 

do they know when they are about to lose your business 

and then entice you all over again 

A crystal ball No, market researchers that’s how! 

Market researchers interpret customer records and 

spending habits in an effort to provide their company 

with an edge over the competition. Maths and stats 

grads are trained to be numerically savvy and are 

therefore highly suited to interpreting customer data. 


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AMSI Vacation Schools And Scholarships 

Our young stars 

Winter School 

Stephen McCormick, 

PhD Student, Monash University 

Like most math PhD students I’ve encountered, I had no idea that 

a career in mathematics was even an option. After 18 months 

studying engineering, I moved onto physics before eventually 

finding my place in pure mathematics. 

My PhD research is in geometric analysis and the mathematical side 

of general relativity. We don’t have access to graduate level courses 

in Australia, so it was great to see the Winter School was so closely 

related to my field. 

Seeing all these great talks has reminded me that there are so 

many lectures and seminars around the country; I am looking 

forward to seeing more of these broadcast via the Access Grid Room. 

When I finish my PhD, I’d like to go into academia; there’s quite a 

bit of research in my area being conducted in Germany. Ultimately, 

I would like to return to Australia. 

“I’ve enjoyed meeting students from around 

Australia and the international students - 

Winter School has been surprisingly social!” 

Summer School 

Mahrita Harahap, 

University of New South Wales, Master of Statistics student 

University of Technology Sydney, Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Hons) 

Ever since I was in high school I’ve been interested in how 

mathematics can be applied to everything we do. A lot of people 

don’t understand that. 

My background is in financial mathematics, however I decided to 

use my mathematical skills for work in climate and environmental 

science rather than in finance. 

My masters research project is on statistical modelling of extreme 

rainfall in southwest Western Australia, where is has been very dry 

since the 1960s. 

At AMSI Summer School 2011/12, the climate statistics subject 

really helped with my research. I learnt how to apply my skills 

in mathematics and statistics to environmental science - an area 

completely new to me. 

I had a delightful experience and registered again this year, 

completing the Complex Networks subject which looked at 

understanding how we can characterise and analyse real-world 

networks like biological networks (food webs), technological 

networks and social interaction networks. 

The Master of Statistics should lead me into areas such as 

environmental science, data analytics, epidemiology and actuarial 

science. Next year I’m hoping to apply to do a PhD, since I think I’d 

like to become a research scientist. 

“The AMSI Summer School is great as 

it offers some very niche subjects that 

most universities can’t provide. I really 

enjoyed being able to meet world 

famous mathematicians - the lectures 

were fantastic and it’s been great for 

professional networking.”

Vacation Research scholarship 

Lydia Braunack-Mayer, 

Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences 

and Bachelor of Arts, University of Adelaide 

I am currently in my third year of a combined Bachelor of 

Mathematical and Computer Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts at the 

University of Adelaide. 

I worked with a fellow AMSI vacation student to develop a method 

for making inference from epidemic data with an intractable 

likelihood. We applied an existing statistical method, Approximate 

Bayesian Computation, to epidemic data in order to estimate the 

rates of infection between individuals in a population. 

The best aspect was working with other vacation research students 

and learning new statistical methods and theories that I would not 

have seen during my undergraduate degree. 

The Big Day In was a fantastic experience. I enjoyed sharing 

my research with other students and the chance to meet new 

like-minded people. The presentation itself was an immensely 

rewarding experience. 

Overall my interest lie in Statistics, I would love to work or study in 

this area! 

“This was my second research project, 

the six weeks working on my project 

matched my expectations. We learnt some 

really interesting statistical methods and 

developed research techniques.” 

BioInfoSummer 

Ellen Fortini, 

Western Australian Institute for Medical Research 

My PhD project involves the investigation of a compartment 

located in mammalian cell nuclei, called Paraspeckles. These 

contain proteins that bind to a structural long non coding RNA 

called NEAT1, which has altered expression patterns in cancer. 

I am investigating the RNA-Protein interactions within the 

paraspeckles to gain insights into how these complexes form in 

the cell. A big aspect of my research involves RNA-Seq and the 

analysis and interpretation of the data. 

At BioinfoSummer, I found the practicals on FastQC, read 

mapping and programming unbelievably useful, as well as the 

talks on statistical inference and experimental design. 

The atmosphere at BioinfoSummer was great. Everyone there 

had an emphasis on the crossover between biology and 

informatics. As a researcher this support was invaluable, trying 

to bridge that gap and incorporate informatics into my biology. 

Going forward, I will be a postdoctoral fellow at an 

internationally renowned research institute in the area of 

cancer research in a lab that generates high through put data 

so there is plenty of options and things to investigate. 

“The atmosphere at BioinfoSummer 

was great. Everyone there had an 

emphasis on the crossover between 

biology and informatics.” 

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Meteorology 

Does it look like rain 

As everyone knows, the weather is hard to predict! The modelling of ocean currents, weather patterns and 

climate change is all about mathematics; it is important to a range of industries - from fishing, shipping and 

farming to air traffic control. It even affects the everyday person, day to day, in deciding what to wear! 


Maths takes 

you places… 

Coral reef ecosystem models developed by recent 

graduate of the CSIRO-UTAS PhD Program in 

Quantitative Marine Science (QMS)*, Dr Jessica 

Melbourne Thomas, have been used in research 

and management in Mexico, the Philippines, the 

United States and Hawaii. 

‘The models have 

applications in fisheries 

and ecosystem 

management’ 

Dr Jessica Melbourne Thomas 

Now working at the Australian 

Antarctic Division, Jess’s ecological 

models are combining information 

about physical oceanography with 

food-web (biological) models to 

help understand and predict 

the effect of climate change on 

Southern Ocean ecosystems. 

* The CSIRO-UTas PhD Program in Quantitative 

Marine Science (QMS) is offered through the 

University of Tasmania’s specialist Institute 

for Marine and Antarctic Studies and CSIRO 

Marine and Atmospheric Research. 

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www.imas.utas.edu.au

Modelling 

Engineering Mining Meteorology Finance 

Advertising Communications Networks 

The common thread here is the use of mathematical models to predict and 

forecast. Modelling is a fundamental tool used in industry and a skill in 

demand. The employment opportunities range across the spectrum. 


David Robinson 

Earthquake Risk Modeller, 

Geoscience Australia 

My speciality is quantifying earthquake hazard 

and risk by developing mathematical models 

and software to estimate the chance of the 

ground shaking from an earthquake. This is 

important for building codes and essential 

infrastructure such as power stations and 

dams. The software is the EQRM (Earthquake 

Risk Model) which underpins the new 

Australian earthquake hazard map: 

www.ga.gov.au/darwin-view/hazards.xhtml# 

Geoscience Australia has offered me many 

career opportunities and each step relies 

heavily on mathematics. 

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Aims of the Society 

• The Society’s objective is to further the study, application, and good practice 

of statistical theory and methods in all branches of learning and enterprise 

• Membership is open to Australian residents through the Branches that 

exist in each state (except Tasmania) and in the Australian Capital Territory. 

Membership-at-large is open to residents outside Australia 

Benefits of Membership 

• Network with a large group of professionals working, researching, 

teaching, and studying in statistics 

• Participate in SSAI Branch and national activities at member rates 

• Participate in SSAI professional development activities by attending or leading them 

• Apply for Graduate Statistician or Accredited Statistician status as endorsed by SSAI 

• Receive four issues each of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics and the 

online SSAI Newsletter each year 

• Participate in special interest Section activities 

• Gain access to a collective of colleagues for exchanging information and informal mentoring 

• Support your profession 

Want to know more 

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Maths ad(d)s 2013/14

Statistics 

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Statisticians are very much in demand. There are 

jobs already listed in just about every category of 

this booklet. Here is yet another example. 


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Web Analytics 

Ride the wave of a top career! 

All those websites on the internet ensure maths 

and stats graduates of an interesting career ahead 

in web analytics. Simply, web analytics focuses on 

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browsing behaviour including how users arrived at a 

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with the website while they were there. 


Further Information 

About the advertisements 

• These advertisements are only a sample. By no means should you think that they set the boundaries 

for what is possible now or in the future. 

• We hope that Maths Ad(d)s has helped you to see that adding mathematics and statistics to your skills 

brings great reward. 

• With flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive attitude when you apply for a position, many opportunities 

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• Career profiles 

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• Career resources 

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• Australian Mathematical Society 

• Statistical Society of Australia 

• CSIRO Mathematical and 

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www.statsci.org/careers.html 

www.cmis.csiro.au/positions.vacant 

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Where to get a mathematical or statistical sciences degree 

The AMSI website has links to many Australian mathematics and statistics departmental web pages where you 

can discover the best course for you. 

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AMSI would like to thank the employers who kindly gave permission to reproduce their 

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Polish your technical 

skills, build new contacts 

and add to your CV 

AMSI events can help you kickstart your career 

in mathematics or statistics. We have internship 

programs, annual Summer and Winter Schools, 

Vacation Research Scholarships, Bioinformatics 

workshops and industry programs targeting 

undergraduate, honours and postgraduate 

students. We also sponsor lecture tours and 

workshops throughout the year. 

Want to find out more about careers in the 

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find us on Facebook search for Australian Mathematical Sciences 

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Supporting Australian Mathematics Project 

www.amsi.org.au/SAM-MiddleYears 

Middle years 5 to 9 

Benefits 

• Free digital resources for teachers and students - Years 5 to 9 

• Aligned with Australian Curriculum content 

• 45 packages explain concepts from the mathematics curriculum 

• Students complete exercises and check their understanding 

• Teachers and students deepen their mathematical content knowledge 

Be well prepared 

Teach mathematics with enthusiasm 

Engage your students 

Do you need support material to help you implement the 

Australian Curriculum: Mathematics 

Supporting Australian Mathematics (SAM) is a new, free digital resource produced by 

the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) in collaboration with Education 

Services Australia (ESA). 

SAM – Middle Years provides teachers with reliable, convenient and succinct reference 

material for planning and understanding the mathematics they teach, whilst empowering 

students to read, learn and grow mathematically. 


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Maths in action 

Hide and Seek with 

Minke Whales 

CSIRO statisticians David Peel, Mark Bravington 

and Natalie Kelly, in collaboration with the Australian 

Antarctic Division, are trying to find out where the 

missing Antarctic minke whales have gone. 

The challenge: 

“Data from ship-based surveys are showing a 

large decrease in the number of minke whales over 

the last 30 years. However, minke whales dive deep in 

the ocean and can hide within sea ice where the ships 

cannot go, so calculating their numbers from ship 

observations alone can be misleading. We needed 

to estimate how many whales were really there 

using data from over 5000 minke whale sightings, 

recorded over a number of decades.” 

The Solution: 

“To find out how many whales were in the ice 

we spent three summer seasons flying over ice 

areas counting whales. To allow for missing whales 

we developed probability models, which 

enabled us to fill in the gaps based on how 

many people saw each whale, where it was 

sighted, and whether it was alone or part of a pod.” 

“Statistics helps you calculate things 

you can’t always see. It’s the ultimate 

tool for a game of hide and seek!” 

www.MoPE.org.au 


Supporting Australian Mathematics Project 

www.amsi.org.au/SAM-SeniorYears 

Senior years 11 and 12 

Benefits 

• Free digital resources for teachers - Year 11 and Year 12 

• Aligned with Australian Curriculum content 

• Digital resource for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum 

subject Mathematics Methods 

• Current state-based courses are supported by this material 

• Add to your content knowledge 

• 25 online modules with downloadable PDFs 

• Four short videos highlighting how mathematics can be applied 

Be well prepared 

Teach mathematics with enthusiasm 

Engage your students 

Do you need support material to help you implement the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics 

SAM – Senior Years teacher content modules are produced by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute 

(AMSI) in collaboration with Education Services Australia (ESA) to provide assistance, reference and insight to 

teachers of Years 11 and 12 regarding the content of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. 

The modules are written for teachers. Each module contains a discussion of a component of the mathematics 

curriculum for Years 11 and 12. The emphasis is on the Australian Curriculum subject Mathematical Methods 

and some extra topics in Specialist Mathematics are also covered. These modules contain material that is 

suitable for similar state-based courses. 

The modules include a number of animations, four videos and additional material which exemplify the wide 

use of mathematics in the world today. There are exercises that teachers may wish to undertake - answers are 

given at the end of the module and sometimes screencasts giving a solution. 


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notes 


notes

See where mathematics and statistics can take you 

Biology 

Biostatistics 

Business 

Computing 

Data Science 

Economics 

Energy 

Environment 

Epidemiology 

Finance 

Government 

Health 

Insurance 

Logistics 

Market Research 

Meteorology 

Modelling 

Statistics 

Teaching 

Web Analytics 

The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute 

Building 161, c/- The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia 

www.amsi.org.au

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