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Policy Analyst

OSCA 223332·ANZSCO 224412

Employed

17,900

Part-time share

22.1%

Female share

65.7%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

What they typically do

  • Liaises and consults with stakeholders to identify policy needs
  • Reviews existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
  • Researches social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
  • Formulates and analyses policy options, prepares briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advises on preferred options
  • Assesses impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs, and both political and administrative feasibility of policies

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

ACT
29.9%
VIC
21.6%
NSW
20.3%
QLD
12.6%
WA
6.7%
SA
4.7%
TAS
2.7%
NT
1.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Policy Analyst.

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