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ANZSCO 132411Medium AI exposure

Policy and Planning Manager

Government and corporate policy development. Requires political judgement and stakeholder navigation.

Median pay
A$2,945 a week
Education
Bachelor or Masters
AU employment
58,700

This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.

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Policy and Planning Manager

ANZSCO 132411 · Other

Medium AI exposure (40/100)
AU employment
58,700
Salary band
A$110,000 to A$155,000
Typical level
Bachelor degree or higher (ABS skill level 1)

Government and corporate policy development. Requires political judgement and stakeholder navigation.

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Last updated: 1 June 2026