Policy Adviser
Research, develop and advise on policies to guide legislative decisions.
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- What's it like to be a Policy Adviser?
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What's it like to be a Policy Adviser?
A Policy Adviser plays an essential role in the decision-making processes of businesses, not-for-profit organisations and governments. Their main responsibilities include researching, analysing, and interpreting complex data and then advising policymakers on potential implications of various policy options. Policy Advisers often conduct consultations with stakeholders and write reports, policy documents, and briefing notes. They need to stay up-to-date with current events, regulatory changes, and social trends to understand their potential impacts.
Tasks and duties
- Researching and understanding relevant legislation, regulations and industry practices.
- Analysing findings from research on specific policy areas and identifying key themes.
- Providing strategic advice to policymakers based on the analysis of research.
- Writing reports and briefing papers on policy issues to inform decision making.
- Developing and suggesting policy recommendations and strategies to implement them.
- Collaborating and liaising with various stakeholders to gauge feedback and perspectives on policy outcomes.
- Closely monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of policies and making necessary adjustments.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Policy Adviser employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Policy Advice
Public Policy
Policy Development
Machinery of Government
Policy Analysis
Influencing Others
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Local Government
Judgement and Decision Making
Stakeholder Management
Government Policy
Resource Management
Communication Skills
Team Work
Public Service
Strategic Thinking
Relationship Building
Professional Writing
Relationship Management
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Latest Policy Adviser reviews
Oct 2024
My experience as a Senior Policy Advisor has been a mix of rewarding policy work and navigating challenging team dynamics and stakeholder biases."
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Law
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsBeing a Senior Policy Advisor is fulfilling if you care about making an impact
The good things:
If you're passionate about driving change through policy, this role can be incredibly rewarding. You ha...
The challengesOne of the main challenges I face is the team culture, which feels a bit stale, and I don’t gel well with the team. It can make collaboration difficult at times. Additionally, there’s a lot of bureauc...
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Oct 2023
Would recommend but there are downsides
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Arts
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsI elected to make a shift from political advocacy to policy work to get a better understanding of the agency policy process and sharpen my understanding of the machinery of government. I was also inte...
The challengesSlower pace and salary restrictions meant that I was eventually looking for a new opportunity
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