Social, Economic and Population Statistics
Executive Level 1 - $79,277 to $ 87,204 p.a. (plus superannuation)
APS Level 6 - $64,777 to $71,254 p.a. (plus superannuation)
APS Level 5 - $56,949 to $62,643 p.a. (plus superannuation)
Approximately 20 positions
Central Office, Belconnen
Are you interested in Australia's society, its people, families, communities and economy?
Would you like to contribute to understanding disadvantage and social and economic progress?
Do you have initiative, good judgement and the ability to work with others to achieve results?
As part of a team in the social, economic or population statistics areas at the ABS you will be in the front line of measuring ????? ????? of our community and providing information to understand and support decision making at all levels of Australian society.
ABS statistics programs collect and analyse information to report on the people, families, communities and other groups that make up Australian society and on the economic wellbeing of the nation and its people. Many positions are available in areas that measure aspects of social and economic wellbeing to inform policy in areas such as health, housing, income, education, Indigenous affairs, families, childhood development and ageing.
We are looking for people with excellent communication skills who thrive in a team environment. Positions are available to suit both people with strong conceptual skills and those skilled in people and project management, with duties ranging from planning, designing and implementing national surveys to detailed analysis of data and reporting to the nation. A degree is desirable, and ABS seeks recruits for these positions from a wide range of fields such as population studies, economics, sociology, psychology, statistics, mathematics, communications etc.
The ABS is a flexible, family friendly organisation which provides a strong program of in-house statistical, managerial and technical training, with career opportunities across social, economic, environmental, information management and methodological aspects of national statistics. ABS works closely with governments and communities around Australia and with other national and international statistical organisations.
As a Statutory Authority, the ABS provides objective information to governments and the community. At the ABS, you have the opportunity to provide the evidence for the development and evaluation of effective policy.
Testimonials from some of our recent recruits:
"Since being at the ABS I have had the opportunity to work on extremely interesting and challenging projects that lead the field of social statistics." (Bachelor of Science: Mathematics and Statistics)
"The ABS allows you access to challenging work, while the flexible work arrangements and culture are second to none." (Bachelor of Economics)
"The ABS has offered me a range of corporate, social and professional opportunities, each contributing to a dynamic and ever evolving working environment." (Bachelor of Social Science: Community Studies)
"The ABS is a national institution. Where else in the APS can you work to provide the evidence to test what we think we know about ourselves - our economy, our society and our people?" (Bachelor of Arts: English and Anthropology)
"After working for 10 years in retail management, I had developed many skills that transferred perfectly into my new role at the ABS. Thinking on your feet, meeting tight deadlines, managing competing priorities, just another day at the Bureau."
Want to make a significant difference? The ABS is the place for you.
If this opportunity appeals to you then find out more by first obtaining an applicant information kit at mycareer.com.au or contact
Celia Moss on (??) ???? ????.
Please quote APS Level 5 and 6 reference no. 09/1086,
or EL 1 reference no. 09/1087 in all correspondence.
Applications must be received by 6pm Thursday, November 5, 2009.
To be eligible for employment with the ABS, you must be an Australian Citizen.
The ABS encourages and values a diverse workforce.
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