Policy Officer

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Median Average:
$96,818
Policy Officer in Australia median base salary $96,818/yr. Information is based on 11 Policy Officer jobs advertised between April 2023 and December 2023.
How much do Policy Officer earn in Australia? The average salary of Policy Officer is $96,818 in Australia
$96,818 /yr
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Average $96,818
Range $90K - $100K
Last updated March 01 2024
The average pay range for Policy Officer is between $90K and $100K. Salaries vary from a low of $70K up to $120K per year. The average number of Policy Officer roles advertised per month is 12 in Australia between April 2023 and December 2023.
What are the most common skills required to be a Policy Officer? The most common skills required for a Policy Officer are:
Law Legislative Excel Finance Government Law Advocacy Analytical Skills Education Family Government Law Access Advocacy Analysis Analytical Skills Biosecurity Budgets Case Management Documentation Education Event Coordination Excel Family Services Family Support Filing Government Improvement Law Legislative
See all 30 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Policy Officer job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated March 31 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Policy roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Policy roles. See what salaries they paid for Policy in Australia. See how they compare to the average Policy salary of $95,111.
HorizonOne Recruitment
Canberra (100%)
470

$108K-$171K

($44,859)

$108K-$171K
($44,859)
Hudson - Policy and Program
Canberra (99%), Sydney (1%)
291

$87K-$130K

($13,586)

$87K-$130K
($13,586)
Corrections Victoria
Melbourne (100%)
242

$77K-$95K

(($8,820))

$77K-$95K
(($8,820))
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Melbourne (100%)
189

$75K-$104K

(($4,884))

$75K-$104K
(($4,884))
Department of Justice and Community Safety
Melbourne (100%)
181

$74K-$96K

(($9,440))

$74K-$96K
(($9,440))
Last Updated April 16 2022
How many years does it take to become a Policy Officer?
Most candidates undertake an average of 1 years Consulting & Strategy prior to being appointed as a Policy Officer.
Average Consulting & Strategy required to become a Policy Officer
Last updated April 13 2024
Most candidates have on average 7 years working experience prior to becoming a Policy Officer.
Average Consulting & Strategy required to become a Policy Officer
Last updated April 13 2024
Where are Policy Officer in Australia sourced from?
Policy Officer are sourced from
these companies
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Maroondah City Council
Moorabool Shire Council
Parliament of NSW
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Policy Officer are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
TAFE
TAFE
Macquarie University
Last updated April 17 2024