2024 Abares Graduate Program

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Full time

APS 3 - $63,867 - $71,444 per annum plus superannuation
- ABARES Division
- Canberra, ACT
- _Are you looking for an engaging and influential career in economics, statistics, data science, applied mathematical modelling, and/or social science?_
- _Face-to-face learning and development opportunities, with access to unique and highly rewarding networking experiences _and events_

**Who we are**
ABARES’ work underpins the development of Australian Government policy as well as decision-making from the farm gate to national industries and international markets. Our graduates directly contribute to the robust evidence base required for policy makers to effectively manage the use of Australia’s valuable natural resources and agricultural industries.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) relies on us for rigorous analysis and informed advice, with most of our staff trained and experienced economists, scientists, statisticians, or modellers. We explore wide-ranging issues including - the management of Australia’s forestry and fisheries resources, water markets in the Murray Darling Basin, sustainable agricultural production, managing biosecurity incursions, and global food security. Climate change is a particularly important issue and represents considerable risks for Australia's agriculture sector. ABARES research examines the potential impacts of climate change, provides information and analysis that helps the sector to adapt, and considers possible future outcomes for agricultural production under different climate scenarios.

The Graduate Program ABARES is looking for graduate and early career economists, statisticians, data scientists, mathematicians, and social scientists through its Entry Level Professional Program. The Program focuses on developing everyone’s research and analysis skills in a proactive environment of highly experienced economists, scientists, statisticians, and modellers passionate about exploring the issues faced by Australia’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.

**Highlights of the program**
In our Entry Level Professional Program, you will:

- work as part of a team in a proactive and integrated research environment
- be immersed in research to provide evidence and advice to underpin policy and industry

decision-making
- extend your skills and knowledge through a range of formal and on-the-job training activities

designed to guide your career and provide you with the tools to develop as a valuable member of

the ABARES team including:
experts
- writing, presentation, data analytics and econometric-modelling training
- involvement in ABARES seminars and conferences, including National Outlook and Regional

Outlook
- opportunities for workplace rotations in ABARES and the Department based on your interests, to

experience the breadth of work undertaken by DAFF.

**Please note** Graduates commence at the APS3 level ($71,444 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation) and progress to the APS4 level ($72,022 plus 15.4% superannuation) part way through the program following their first successful performance review. On satisfactory completion of the 12-month program graduates will have the opportunity to advance to the APS5 level ($78,548 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation).

**Mandatory qualifications


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