Employer Profile: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia’s official statistical agency. The ABS is one of the world leaders in its field, assisting Australian and State Governments, business, and the community to make informed decisions. We offer diverse and challenging careers in a number of fields.
Career Opportunities: The ABS has many opportunities in our Central Office in Canberra and most state capitals. We are seeking graduates from a wide variety of disciplines who have strong communication and analytical skills, motivation to achieve, and the ability to work well in a team environment. We offer you a competitive remuneration package with opportunities for promotion early in your career, and the flexibility to achieve a healthy work/life balance.
At the ABS you will be working in teams or on individual projects in your field of interest. You will have practical on-the-job training and a flexible individual development plan which may include:
- 6 month targeted graduate training program;
- work rotations;
- buddy/mentor program;
- social and networking opportunities.
How to apply: Applications open in February and close in April. Applications should be submitted on-line via the ABS website.
Cadet and Vacation Employment Opportunities: The ABS also offers Methodology Cadetships for honours study in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, and Vacation Employment in the Methodology and Data Management, and Technology Services fields. For further information please visit our website.
Application Deadline: 17 April 2009
Vacation Work: Yes
Traineeships: No
Work Experience: No
International Opportunities: No
Dual Degree Required: No
Graduate Qualifications: Accounting
Arts
Banking/Finance
Business
Commerce
Communication
Economics
Finance
Government
Human Resources
Humanities
Information and Communication Technology
Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Policy
Psychology
Social Science
Statistics
Contact for Australian Employment Opportunities
Name of Contact Person: Recruitment Unit
Contact Phone: 1800 675 125
Contact Fax: 02 6252 8062
Contact Address: Locked Bag 10 Belconnen ACT 2616
Contact Email: recruitment@abs.gov.au
Internet: http://www.abs.gov.au/careers