Are you inquisitive and adaptable? Would you like a job working for the government? If so, being a policy analyst might be the career for you.

Policy analysts analyse information to assist in the development, interpretation and review of government or industrial policies.

Policy analysts may do some or all of the following:

identify issues (such as ethical, legal or political problems) to research and analyse

develop, interpret and review existing policies and legislation

consult and collaborate with interested parties

provide advice and recommendations to senior management and government

prepare speeches, correspondence and Cabinet papers for ministers

write and present reports.

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