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Policy Specialist Courses

Policy Specialists help large corporations and government agencies develop public and legal policies. They usually have a specialist area of expertise (eg, environment, mining, business law, public health, cybersecurity, workplace safety) and carry out background research and detailed analysis of the real-world impacts of proposed policies, then provide strategic advice to decision-makers.

As a Policy Specialist you could be leading a project to review the efficiency of an existing company policy, making a presentation to the executive team to outline recommended changes to company policy, researching the legal implications of a policy change, or overseeing the writing of new policy documents with the administration department.

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Popular Policy Specialist Courses

There is one course available for people who want to become a Policy Specialist.

Master of Public Policy and Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Policy Specialists earn?

Policy Specialists generally earn between $90,000 and $130,000 per annum, depending on your specialist skills, qualifications, and the industry profile of your employer.

What are the job opportunities for Policy Specialists?

There are no clear figures for Policy Specialists working in Australia right now. They are usually employed by larger corporations, non-profits, and government agencies, though some Policy Specialists work as independent consultants.

How do I become a Policy Specialist?

To become a Policy Specialist in private enterprise you will need a Bachelor’s degree in business or law. The Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business (Corporate Governance), or Bachelor of Business (Business Law) would be good starting points. Many organisations will also expect you to have post-graduate qualifications such as an MBA, Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance or Master of Politics and Policy.

If you have aspirations to provide policy advice to government officials, you should consider additional qualifications in political science and public administration.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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