224412 POLICY ANALYST
Alternative Title: Policy Adviser
Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Research and Evaluation Analyst (NZ)
Foreign Policy Officer
Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
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Determining organisational and client intelligence requirements
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Organising, collecting, collating and analysing data, and developing intelligence information such as electronic surveillance
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Compiling and disseminating intelligence information using briefings, maps, charts, reports and other methods
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Ascertaining the accuracy of data collected and reliability of sources
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Conducting threat and risk assessments and developing responses
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Liaising and consulting with program administrators and other interested parties to identify policy needs
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Reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
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Researching social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
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Formulating and analysing policy options, preparing briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advising on preferred options
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Assessing impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies