Gold Coast

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 Social Science

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Blended
3 years
$37,212 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • 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
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations)

Blended
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Asian Engagement)

Blended
3 years
$43,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Master of Education (Research)

Blended
18 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of International Relations

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $63,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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