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Policy and Planning Managers

ANZSCO 1324

Employed

41,900

Part-time share

11%

Female share

60%

Median weekly earnings

$2,945

Median age

45 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

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

Policy and Planning Managers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.

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About this career

Policy and Planning Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations.

What they typically do

  • Developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans, programs, policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives and work standards
  • Developing, implementing, administering and participating in policy research and analysis
  • Coordinating the implementation of policies and practices
  • Establishing activity measures and measurements of accountability
  • Overseeing and participating in the development of policy documents and reports
  • Consulting with and providing expert advice to government officials and board members on policy, program and legislative issues
  • Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums convened to discuss policy issues

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
36.6%
VIC
24.4%
QLD
13.9%
ACT
11.3%
WA
7.2%
SA
3.7%
TAS
1.6%
NT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Policy and Planning Managers.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.