Policy and Planning Manager
A Policy and Planning Manager develops organisational or public policy frameworks and strategic plans, often within government, infrastructure, or large corporations. This role translates complex issues into actionable policy positions.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Steady demand, particularly in federal and state government agencies, local councils, and infrastructure companies.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Research and develop policy options and strategic plans
- Consult with stakeholders and synthesise input into policy recommendations
- Draft policy documents, business cases, and briefings
- Monitor policy implementation and evaluate outcomes
Skills required
- Policy analysis and development
- Strategic planning and project management
- Research, writing, and stakeholder consultation
- Government process and regulatory knowledge
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in public policy, social science, law, or related discipline is typical; postgraduate qualifications are common. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on ROL and CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, 491, and 494. Regional government or infrastructure roles may provide a pathway via subclass 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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