Major Group: 1 - Managers | Sub-Major Group: 13 - Specialist Managers | Minor Group: 132 - Business Administration Managers | Unit Group: 1324 - Policy and Planning Managers
Description: Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates policy advice and strategic planning within an organisation.
Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Alternative Titles
Public Policy Manager
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisations
Corporate Planning Manager
Strategic Planning Manager
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
UNIT GROUP 1324: POLICY AND PLANNING MANAGERS
Description: Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks
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