Policy Writer

A Policy Writer develops clear and effective policy documents and guidelines to address various societal and organisational challenges. They are responsible for conducting in-depth research, analysing complex information, and synthesising findings into coherent written materials that inform decision-makers.

This role often requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity in policy initiatives while monitoring the impacts of implemented policies to suggest necessary adjustments.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $77,584
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a policy writer?

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Bachelor of Arts (English)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Interpreter Translator Content Writer Proofreader Travel Writer Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer
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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer
Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Engagement Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Area Manager General Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Operations Analyst Strategy Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Hospital Administrator Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Clinical Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Risk Consultant Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Program Evaluator Food Service Supervisor Research and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Theatre Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Business Relationship Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Engagement Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Area Manager General Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Operations Analyst Strategy Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Hospital Administrator Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Clinical Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Risk Consultant Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Program Evaluator Food Service Supervisor Research and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Theatre Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Business Relationship Manager + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Writer Economics Consultant Company Director
Compliance Manager Wellness Coordinator Clinical Manager Health Manager Pharmacy Manager Construction Consultant Hospital Administrator Immigration Consultant Equal Opportunity Officer Workplace Relations Officer Clinical Data Manager Legal Consultant Financial Crime Analyst Senior Risk Manager Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Senior Administrator Food Safety Supervisor
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Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Writer Program Officer Speech Writer
Commentator Communications Coordinator Media Consultant Presenter Public Relations Executive Government Relations Manager Ministerial Liaison Officer Media Buyer Advertising Executive Publicist Media Advisor Community Liaison Officer Community Relations Manager
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