Points-tested
For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.
EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 224412
Policy Analyst 224412
Yes. Policy Analyst (224412) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the ROL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 491, 482, 494 and 407.
Policy Analyst (224412): Develop and analyse policy options and provide intelligence and policy advice.
As a Policy Analyst (ANZSCO 224412), you research and analyse policy options, evaluate programs and prepare advice that helps governments and organisations decide what to do. The occupation sits in unit group 2244 Intelligence and Policy Analysts, which ANZSCO describes as people who develop and analyse policy options and provide intelligence and policy advice. You will typically work in government departments, peak bodies, think tanks and large organisations. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.
ANZSCO
224412
Assessing authority
VETASSESS
Occupation lists
ROL
Industry
Business, finance & accounting
Can this occupation migrate?
Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.
Policy Analyst can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.
Potential visa pathways
Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.
Employer-sponsored
For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.
Other pathways
These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.
State nomination
Lists change. We check this year’s program.
Whether Policy Analyst is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.
EOI and state nomination- NSWclosed
- VICclosed
- QLDclosed
- SAunavailable
- WAnot announced
- TASopen
- ACTnot announced
- NTclosed
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for Policy Analyst
The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.
How skills assessments workPoints and other factors
The occupation is only the starting point.
Age
Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.
English
Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.
Skilled employment
Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.
Qualifications
Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.
Australian study and partner
Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.
Nomination
State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.
Occupation match
Is Policy Analyst the right code?
Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.
- Research policy issues and gather evidence.
- Analyse options, costs and impacts.
- Consult with stakeholders.
- Prepare briefs, submissions and cabinet papers.
- Evaluate program outcomes.
Questions
Before you start an assessment
A Policy Analyst is employed to research and analyse policy options, evaluate programs and prepare advice that helps governments and organisations decide what to do. Typical tasks include: research policy issues and gather evidence; consult with stakeholders; and prepare briefs, submissions and cabinet papers.
Not sure which pathway fits.
Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.