Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Bureau of Statistics include:

• Applicants must have an active application on this register to be considered for any upcoming temporary opportunities at the ABS. Applicants can update their application at any time by logging into their Careers Account.
• To be eligible for non-ongoing employment at the ABS, applicants should
• You must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply
• You may need to obtain (or hold) and maintain at least a Baseline security clearance
• ABS employees who have access to market sensitive information are restricted in market trading activities. You may not be allowed to trade in financial products while employed
• National Recruitment Unit
• Agency Employment Act
• Getting to know the Australian Bureau of Statistics
• The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) purpose is to inform Australia's important decisions by partnering and innovating to deliver relevant, trusted, objective data, statistics and insights. As the national statistical authority for Australia and provider of statistical services to the states and territories, we focus on three priorities: • Providing high quality official statistics and insights • Transforming the ABS for the future • Delivering new statistical solutions to maximise the value of public data. We operate in a dynamic, continually transforming environment. New technology, statistical methods and opportunities for accessing and integrating data are becoming available, growing the potential to provide new insights into matters of importance to Australians, businesses, and community organisations. The ABS houses permanent offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Dandenong and Geelong. We also have a number of field staff working across all parts of Australia. We encourage and value a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit 'Careers' on our website at https://www.abs.gov.au/careers
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Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• We're looking for applicants to tell us about what skills, experience and qualifications they can bring to the ABS. If a position comes up, we will review the resume and application responses to see if someone has what we need.
• Employment contracts may vary from a few weeks to up to 18 months depending on the business area. Often these positions are required to be filled at short notice. The positions may be full-time or part-time depending on the business area requirements.  This register will close 31 December 2026.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Work From Home;On Site;Flexible;Hybrid. Details: Flexible working arrangements.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.