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Statistical Careers
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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
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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
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