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What this job is
Policy and Planning Managers sit at the intersection of research, strategy, and governance. They study how an organisation or government body currently operates, identify gaps or risks, and then design policies or plans to address them. This could mean drafting a new workplace safety policy for a large employer, developing a land-use plan for a local council, or building a strategic framework for a government department. The role involves reading legislation and research, consulting with stakeholders, writing clear documents, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders. It is a desk-heavy role with a strong writing and analytical focus.
Pay
A$2,945 a week
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.
What this role asks for
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Negotiationcore
- Policy Interpretationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Community Development
- Correspondence Drafting
- Electronic Document Management
- Group Facilitation
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Time Management and Prioritisation