Data / Statistical Analysts (APS5 & APS6), Labour, Population and Social Statistics

• salary - APS 5: $78,928 - $88,655 (plus 15.4% super), APS 6: $88,663 - $100,130 (plus 15.4% super)
• locations: Canberra and Perth preferred; Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide will also be considered
• permanent and temporary positions; full-time or part-time; flexible working arrangements

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is seeking to recruit multiple Data/Statistical Analysts within our Labour and Population Statistics Branches.
These are both permanent and temporary positions at the APS 5 and APS 6 classification levels. Successful applicants can work either full-time or part-time hours out of our offices located in Adelaide, Canberra (Belconnen), Melbourne (Docklands), Perth and Brisbane. While Canberra and Perth are the preferred offices, all the mentioned locations will be considered.
Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid model of working from home and in the office applies.
About the areas and roles
We are looking to fill Data and Statistical Analysts roles in the Labour and Population Statistics Branches to help produce, analyse and communicate labour and population statistics. The process may also be used to fill other Data and Statistical Analysis roles in Social Statistics areas. This includes information on employment, unemployment, industries, occupations, hours and wages, population, births, deaths and migration, and much more. For a sense of the broad range of labour and population statistics that the ABS produces, see the and
A large number of the positions will be involved in addressing the priority labour market gaps that were announced in the released on 25 September 2023, outlining the government’s vison for a dynamic and inclusive labour market.
Our teams use a range of data sources such as surveys and administrative information, to produce and communicate information on changes in the labour market, economy and society. Working in our team, you will learn how the ABS produces statistics, be exposed to a range of software and methods, get hands-on experience analysing data, and be involved in communicating statistics to a broad range of audiences.
This high-profile information is used to assist government in strengthening policy decision making and support evaluation. It also informs important decisions across Australia, including by governments, businesses, local communities, and individual people and households. Key partnerships exist with government agencies including the Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasury, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Jobs and Skills Australia, Productivity Commission, universities and the private sector.
To learn more, click on this video from Bjorn Jarvis, the head of labour statistics at the ABS:
What we are looking for (selection criteria)
At both the APS5 and APS6 levels, we are looking for curious people who are keen to widen their skill set, and have most or all the following:

• strong analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to problem solve and make decisions based on analytical evidence
• experience working in and contributing to a high performing team to produce high quality and timely statistics, with a focus on accuracy
• proven ability to manage and deliver projects
• good oral, written and presentation communication skills, that can be used in both internal and external environments
• proven ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.

Also desirable are:

• relevant work experience in a data or statistical role
• for some roles, experience with or the ability to learn one or more statistical programming languages such as Python, R, SAS or SQL
• academic qualifications in statistics, data science, mathematics, econometrics, economics, accounting, finance, psychology/social sciences, demography and other fields with a strong quantitative component.

In addition, at the APS6 level we are also looking for:

• A proven ability to lead a small team or lead the delivery of complex projects.

How to apply
You will need to upload your current resume, detailing your experience relevant to these roles, provide referee details, and respond to the following:
Describe a specific experience of a data-related project or work program you have delivered, including how you worked with others to ensure success. Address the selection criteria (see Section 3 of the Applicant Information Kit) in your response (no more than 500 words).
Please pitch your application to the highest level you are applying for. APS6 applications should put a stronger focus on a proven ability to lead a small team or lead the delivery of complex projects.
For further information about this position, please contact: David Taylor either at or (08) 9360 5275.
Applications close at 11:30 p.m. AEDT on Wednesday 28th February.
Late applications will not be accepted.