Canberra

Policy Adviser

A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations. You might analyse current policies and determine if they meet current needs. Policy Advisers research social issues and make recommendations on new policies or changes to existing policies.

Policy Advisers should have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with stakeholders from a range of sectors. It’s important you can work as part of a team and present your findings in a professional way. Policy Advisers should have good analytical skills and excellent research abilities.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $113,620
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a policy adviser?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)

On Campus
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

On Campus
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher Policy Adviser

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

On Campus
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of International Relations

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in International Relations

On Campus
Unknown
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Public Policy

Blended
24 months
$41,100 - $70,980
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Applied Economics

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Economics

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Public Policy

Blended, Online
6 - 8 months
$13,700 - $17,745
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of International Relations (Honours)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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