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Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Career Prospects at Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

6.9
6.9 rating for Career Prospects, based on 31 reviews
Please tell us about promotion possibilities and fill us in on what it takes to move up the ranks.
Very competitive to get promotion
Midlevel, Melbourne
Very rarely do permanent roles open up at high levels. Some acting opportunities. Pay increases between levels are small but typical of government.
Midlevel
There are many promotion possibilities however the process to get them is fundamentally flawed. Performing in the interview is all that matters to get a promotion
Midlevel, Geelong
To move up the ranks, they usually like to see that you already have the skills and determination to do what the level above is meant to do.
Midlevel, Sydney
Can be limited at times, currently bulk recruitment offering opportunities for a lot of staff to advance.
Graduate, Canberra
Progression may be limited if you are in a smaller office and do not want to relocate.
Graduate, Darwin
Career progression can be tricky if not willing to move other sections or interstate when opportunities arise
Midlevel, Melbourne
Limited opportunities in offices outside of Canberra.
Graduate, Melbourne
Limited promotion opportunities in some locations but overall there is a solid career path outlined in the ILS criteria which is used by the broader APS
Midlevel, Perth
There are lots of internal applications, and support for changing roles within the org. Graduates are expected to progress quickly.
Graduate, Perth
Fair consideration. Promotion opportunities tend to come as lots at once less regularly so opportunities not always there when you’re ready to stretch yourself.
Graduate, Hobart
Permanent promotion opportunities appear to be relatively infrequent. Temporary opportunities appear frequent.
Graduate, Canberra
Graduate, Adelaide
Progression and pay rises can be a bit slow as recruiting rounds for higher pay brackets aren't run often.
Graduate, Melbourne
I have worked at my organisation for 3 years. I started as an APS2. I completed the grad program as an APS4 and am acting as an APS6. As long as you work hard you are rewarded.
Midlevel, Canberra
I was told there weren't that many opportunities in the last three years but this year we have a number of positions and promotion opportunities come around
Graduate, Melbourne