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ANZSCO 224412

Policy Analyst

ROLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Develops and analyses policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government or commercial operations and programs.

Skill level 1

Also called

  • Policy Adviser

Specialisations

  • Research and Evaluation Analyst (NZ)
  • Foreign Policy Officer

Unit group 2244

Intelligence and Policy Analysts

Intelligence and Policy Analysts collect and analyse information and data to produce intelligence and to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

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

  • Determining organisational and client intelligence requirements
  • Organising, collecting, collating and analysing data, and developing intelligence information such as electronic surveillance
  • Compiling and disseminating intelligence information using briefings, maps, charts, reports and other methods
  • Ascertaining the accuracy of data collected and reliability of sources
  • Conducting threat and risk assessments and developing responses
  • 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  • Reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies and out-of-date provisions
  • Researching social, economic and industrial trends, and client expectations of programs and services provided
  • Formulating and analysing policy options, preparing briefing papers and recommendations for policy changes, and advising on preferred options
  • Assessing impacts, financial implications, interactions with other programs and political and administrative feasibility of policies

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Policy Analyst, skill level 1

Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Minor group
224 Information and Organisation Professionals
Unit group
2244 Intelligence and Policy Analysts

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
Clear
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation