ABARES Job Vacancies (Update)

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences is a research organisation within the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.  ABARES was formed following the merger of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and the Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) in 2010. Both ABARE and BRS had a strong history in contributing to private and public sector decision-making through their research, analysis and statistical collections. ABARE’s history dates back 65 years (from 1945) and BRS’s 24 years (from 1986).

ABARES was formed following the merger of the Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and the Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) in 2010. Our high-quality, professionally independent research and analysis is well recognised throughout Australia and around the world.

We offer opportunities in science and economics, as well as other fields. The bureau is committed to excellence, innovation and creativity, and the promotion of rigorous, high quality, accessible scientific and economic outputs to inform policymakers.

The bureau seeks highly skilled staff who are able to work creatively and constructively with stakeholders and clients. The bureau is an ideal employer for those who want to develop their skills, build strong relationships, and work across a range of fields relating to the agriculture, fisheries and forestry portfolio.
Our human resources services are provided by the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry. You can find out more about current vacancies with the bureau at DAFF jobs.

The bureau also offers an Entry Level Professional Program and a University Vacation Program.