About this role
Policy and Planning Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Policy and Planning Manager include:
- 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.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Policy and Planning Manager
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Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB50420
Train to become an effective leader. Gain practical skills in planning, teamwork and business operations.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 3 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Diploma of Business
BSB50120
Advance your career by learning how to manage people, budgets and projects in a business environment.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available