The efficiency and effectiveness of the ABS depends on attracting and retaining the right people.

Key achievements in 2018-19

In 2018–19 ABS recruitment processes included recruitment of:

• 42 graduates, who commenced the Graduate Development Program in February 2019
• 152 ongoing engagements (with 74 of these being ABS non-ongoing employees who accepted an ongoing position)
• 279 new temporary staff
• 289 promotions
• 58 ongoing Field Interviewers and 131 Community Advisors across Australia.