Abare
Abare Graduate
- Name: Katarina Nossal
- Position: Research Economist
- Degree: Bachelor of Resource Economics (Honours)
- Age: 24
Katarina is a Research Economist with ABARE’s Agricultural Economic Analysis section. She joined ABARE in 2007 as a graduate after completing an honours degree in Resource Economics. more
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), located in Canberra, is an Australian Government economic research agency noted for its professionally independent research and analysis.
A career in research
Graduate economists at ABARE undertake economic research, contributing to ABARE’s research program from day one. Graduates carry out applied economic research and/or commodity analysis on a diverse range of issues relating to climate change analysis, productivity, agriculture and trade, land and water management and resources and energy, depending on the particular work area in which they are placed.
Development opportunities
Your knowledge and skills will be developed by being assigned to a team of highly experienced research economists, statisticians and applied mathematicians in one of ABARE’s many areas of research.
At the same time, ABARE will take steps to assist your professional development through access to both on the job and formal training. ABARE provides training in areas such as writing, presentation skills and advanced IT applications. You will also be encouraged to attend seminars on research topics held throughout the year and to participate in an industry project.
How to apply
ABARE expects to advertise nationally in major newspapers mid-March 2009. The online application facility will close late April 2009 and offers will be made during July 2009. Successful applicants will commence in January 2010.
A starting salary of $49,574 will apply in January 2009. ABARE is currently negotiating a new collective agreement which will be in place from July 2009. It is expected that salaries will increase by at least 4%. ABARE offers flexible working conditions, personal and recreation leave provisions, relocation assistance, superannuation, ongoing training and development and access to studybank.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for an ABARE graduate position you must:
• have completed your degree by January 2010
• be an Australian citizen or be in the process of becoming an Australian citizen (you must hold Australian citizenship by the time you commence with ABARE).
