OSCA 111431

Policy and Planning Manager

Overview

  • Employed persons

    58,700

  • Employment status

    85.6% Full time

    14.4% Part time

  • Median age

    44 years

  • Employment by sex

    57.7% Female

    42.3% Male

    Gender balanced

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Public Administration and Safety

Indicator Policy and Planning Manager Total employment
Employed persons 58,700 12,049,400
Median age 44 years 40 years
Full-time share 85.6% 64.2%
Part-time share 14.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 57.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 42.3% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Gender balanced Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Public Administration and Safety Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Policy and Planning Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within an organisation.

What the occupation involves

  • Develops, implements and monitors strategic and business planning activities, organisational programs, policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives and work standards
  • Develops, implements, administers and participates in policy research and analysis
  • Coordinates the implementation of policies and practices
  • Communicates organisational policies and procedures
  • Establishes activity measures and measurements of accountability
  • Oversees and participates in the development of policy documents and reports
  • Consults with, and provides expert advice to, government officials and board members on policy, program and legislative issues
  • Represents the organisation in negotiations and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums convened to discuss policy issues
  • Undertakes short-term and long-term business planning as part of the managerial process
  • Plans for uncertain future events

Common occupation titles

  • Public Policy Manager

Specialisations

  • Strategic Planning Manager

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Managers (1)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Policy and Planning Manager Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Public Administration and Safety 40.4% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 9.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Financial and Insurance Services 9.4% Construction 8.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 9.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Education and Training 7.6% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Other Services 2.4% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 2.3% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Construction 2.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 2.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Manufacturing 2.2% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      30.6%

    • Victoria

      26.8%

    • Queensland

      12.7%

    • South Australia

      4.8%

    • Tasmania

      1.8%

    • Northern Territory

      1.2%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      15.4%

    Policy and Planning Manager Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 18,000 30.6% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 15,700 26.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 7,500 12.7% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 2,800 4.8% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 4,000 6.8% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 1,000 1.8% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 710 1.2% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 9,000 15.4% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Policy and Planning Manager

    Total employment

    Age group Policy and Planning Manager Total employment
    15–24 years 0.9% 14.3%
    25–34 years 16.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 34.5% 22.3%
    45–54 years 30.7% 20.4%
    55–64 years 14.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Policy and Planning Manager Total employment
    Female 57.7% 48.5%
    Male 42.3% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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