Make an impact with your degree as a Data graduate in the Australian Government. Data graduates in the Australian Government have access to unparalleled datasets. Your analysis and storytelling will help shape decisions for policy makers, understanding the impact of and inform Government response to significant events such as natural disasters, conflict and COVID-19. We are seeking recent university graduates who want to make a meaningful difference to the Australian public. We are looking for people who have a passion for data and want to use and hone their skills to build a better Australia. This is a real opportunity to give back to the public and help shape Australian decision-making. Data roles can be varied and support evidence-based, informed decision making, in all aspects of Government, such as policy development, research, program management and service delivery. Data graduate roles cover the full data lifecycle including metadata, survey and questionnaire development, research, data acquisition, data engineering and data analysis, as well as more specialised streams such as data science, methodology, geospatial analysis and data management. The key duties of the position include What is the Australian Government Graduate Program Data Stream? The Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) - Data Stream is looking for recent university graduates who are passionate about data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is leading the AGGP Data Stream recruitment process on behalf of the Australian Government. Over 200 data graduate roles are available on behalf of more than 35 Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies. The Australian Government has access to some of Australia's largest and most unique data sets and provides endless opportunities for data professionals. As part of the graduate program, you will have the chance to work across all aspects of government such as policy development, program management and service delivery. We are recruiting Data Generalists, Data Scientists and Mathematicians/Statisticians. It's your choice Data Generalist Roles filled through the Data Generalist stream include Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Managers and Geospatial Analysts. Most of the positions available are in the Data Generalist stream. Data Generalists lead the design, analysis and delivery of relevant, trusted and objective statistics and data-related insights. To be eligible for the Data Generalist stream, you must have an undergraduate (AQF7) degree or higher and meet all other eligibility requirements as outlined below. While there are no requirements for any particular disciplines, people who have completed a data related degree or have undertaken data subjects are more likely to be successful. For Geospatial Analyst roles, people who have completed studies in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), environmental science, geography and other related disciplines are more likely to be successful. Data Scientist Specialist roles filled through the Data Scientist stream can include Applied Data Scientists, Data Science Developers and Data Modellers. Data Scientists apply advanced analytics techniques and scientific principles to extract valuable information from data for business decision-making, strategic planning and other uses. To be eligible for the Data Science stream, you must have an undergraduate (AQF7) degree or higher and meet all other eligibility requirements as outlined below. In addition, you must either: have qualification/s in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, actuarial studies, physics, engineering, economics, econometrics, OR have qualification/s in any other disciplines with a strong quantitative component. Mathematician/Statistician Specialist roles filled through this stream can include Statistician, Mathematician and Evaluation Specialist. Mathematicians/Statisticians provide specialist statistical advice on the methods used to produce high quality official statistics and generate timely new insights. Mathematicians/Statisticians identify, research, implement and maintain a range of innovative statistical solutions to embrace new methods and data sources. To be eligible for the Mathematician/Statistician stream, you must have an undergraduate (AQF7) degree or higher and meet all other eligibility requirements as outlined below. In addition, you must either: have qualification/s in statistics (including biostatistics), mathematics, econometrics, actuarial studies, physics, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, operations research, OR have completed quantitative subjects in qualifications such as in science, commerce, business/data analytics, computer science, or engineering. Where can I work ? Most positions are available in Canberra, as well as Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Limited positions may be available in Darwin, Geelong, Hobart, Newcastle and Townsville.