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ABARE profile
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), based in Canberra, is an Australian government economic research agency noted for its professionally independent research and analysis.
Our objective is to contribute to the competitiveness of Australia’s agricultural, fishing, forestry, energy and minerals industries and the quality of the Australian environment by providing independent economic research analysis and forecasting.
Who are we looking for?
ABARE recruits top graduates in economics, econometrics, statistics and mathematics.
We offer graduates an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment with economists, statisticians and applied mathematicians who are at the leading edge of applied economic research.
Applicants for our graduate program are expected to be performing to honors level or be moving towards a strong double degree with significant economic content.
Job profile
Your contribution to ABARE's research program starts in a 'real' job from day one. ABARE graduate economists carry out applied economic research and/ or commodity analysis on a diverse range of issues relating to agriculture, minerals, energy, forestry, fisheries, trade and the environment, depending on the particular work area in which they are placed.
We make sure that your knowledge and skills are developed by assigning you to a team of highly skilled and experienced research staff in one of ABARE's many areas of research.
ABARE conducts large numbers of consultancy projects for clients in government and industry so you will experience working in a client oriented business environment.
ABARE also offers competitive salaries and employment conditions, including relocation assistance for preferred candidates and assistance with future study. It also provides a range of targeted training and development opportunities, including standard training in areas such as writing skills, public speaking and IT applications.
How to apply
For more information about ABARE’s graduate program and details of how to apply go to www.abareconomics.com/corporate/recruitment/graduate.html