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Government consultants are independent professionals who provide advisory services to politicians and government agencies including federal, state, and local governments. They are specialists in their field of expertise and often play a leading role in the development of public policy and public works programs.
As a government consultant you could be meeting with a senior official to inform them of an important industry development, preparing a detailed written proposal, networking with industry leaders and peak industry bodies, or developing a timeline for an upcoming public project.
It’s an extremely demanding profession and you’ll need outstanding communication, personal presentation, and time management skills.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Government Consultant.
Possible job outcomes:
The Bachelor of Arts (Socio-Legal Studies) delves into the intersection of law with its social, cultural, and historical implications. It scrutinizes institutions like parliaments, courts, and police, and examines the societal impact of legal practices. This course offers insights into areas such as LGBTIQA+ rights, Indigenous experiences with law, human rights enforcement, and international war crime prosecutions. Students will grasp key socio-legal concepts, understand the Australian legal system's foundation, and develop research skills, all while exploring specific socio-legal topics. .
Average duration: 3 years.
While there are no clear figures on the salaries of government consultants in Australia right now, you can expect upwards of a 6-figure salary. Being an independent consultant, you generally shape your own salary through consulting fees, tenders, and public projects.
Government consultants are highly specialised individuals and there are no current employment figures for this occupation.
Government consulting is a high-end occupation and you will be expected to have a degree and professional experience in your specialist field — as well as an MBA or graduate qualification in leadership or project management. If you are providing consulting services to local government agencies, a VET qualification from the public sector training package may also be helpful.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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