1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 1 Managers and Administrators >> 12 Specialist Managers >> 129 Miscellaneous Specialist Managers >> 1291 Policy and Planning Managers >> 1291-11 Policy and Planning Manager

1291-11	Policy and Planning Manager
	Public Policy Manager

Plans, develops, administers and reviews policy advice and strategic planning within a government agency or corporate business.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

develops policies, provides advice and information concerning areas of government and corporate policy and planning
coordinates policy formulation and review, including evaluation of policy options
oversees implementation of organisational directives and policies
provides briefings concerning policy and planning issues to government ministers or board members
prepares discussion papers on policy and planning options
may draft, or coordinate and supervise the drafting of, ministerial correspondence and requests for information or policy rulings

Specialisations:
Corporate Planning Manager
Strategic Planning Manager
Policy Development Manager