Policy and Planning Managers
University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 1324
Policy and Planning Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations.
People employed41,900
Median pay$2,945per week, full-time
Projected growth+12.1%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+6.7%per year
Median age45
Female share60%
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 77.1% university · 14.6% vet / tafe · 6.6% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Where these jobs are
NSW 36.6% · VIC 24.4% · QLD 13.9% · ACT 11.3% · WA 7.2% · SA 3.7% · TAS 1.6% · NT 1.2%
Top industries
Public Administration and Safety · Financial and Insurance Services · Health Care and Social Assistance.
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.