111431 Policy and Planning Manager

Role overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates policy advice and strategic planning within an organisation.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• 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

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

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Alternative titles

• Public Policy Manager