Policy and Planning Managers play a crucial role in organisations by planning, organising, directing, controlling, and coordinating policy advice and strategic planning. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans, programs, policies, processes, systems, and procedures to achieve organisational goals, objectives, and work standards.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in the Policy and Planning Managers unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, additional on-the-job training or experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans, programs, policies, processes, systems, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Conducting policy research and analysis, and administering policies and practices.
• Establishing activity measures and measurements of accountability.
• Overseeing and participating in the development of policy documents and reports.
• 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 to discuss policy issues.

Occupation:

• 132411 Policy and Planning Manager

Alternative Title:

• Public Policy Manager

A Policy and Planning Manager plans, organises, directs, controls, and coordinates policy advice and strategic planning within an organisation. They possess a high level of skill and expertise in their field.

Specialisations within this occupation include Corporate Planning Manager and Strategic Planning Manager.