Policy and Planning Manager (ANZSCO 132411)
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What a Policy and Planning Manager does
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates policy advice and strategic planning within an organisation.
- Also called
- Public Policy Manager
- Specialisations
- Corporate Planning Manager, Strategic Planning Manager
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 132411
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans, programs, policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives and work standards
- developing, implementing, administering and participating in policy research and analysis
- coordinating the implementation of policies and practices
- establishing activity measures and measurements of accountability
- overseeing and participating in the development of policy documents and reports
- consulting with and providing expert advice to government officials and board members on policy, program and legislative issues
- representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums convened to discuss policy issues
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Policy and Planning Manager do?
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates policy advice and strategic planning within an organisation. Also called: Public Policy Manager. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Policy and Planning Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Policy and Planning Manager (ANZSCO 132411) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Policy and Planning Manager?
132411. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Policy and Planning Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Policy and Planning Manager for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Policy and Planning Manager for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 132411.
Is Policy and Planning Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.