Australian Education Pathways

Intelligence and Policy Analysts

University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2244

Intelligence and Policy Analysts collect and analyse information and data to produce intelligence and to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

People employed44,500
Median pay$2,173per week, full-time
Projected growth+16%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+6.1%per year
Median age39
Female share64%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 81.7% university · 10.4% vet / tafe · 6.5% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

VIC 26% · NSW 25% · ACT 19.7% · QLD 12.3% · WA 7.9% · SA 5.3% · TAS 2.7% · NT 1.1%

Top industries

Public Administration and Safety · Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.