Policy and Planningprint


General description
Policy & Planning in the water industry
Who should consider this job
Types of Policy & Planning work in the water industry
Policy & Planning workers in the water industry
Course and entry information

General Description:

  • Policy and planning roles are concerned with creating plans, regulatory frameworks and strategies ensuring that water security and long term sustainability
  • Those working in this very broad area focus on planning for the future and on ensuring that rules, policies and regulations are appropriate and are abided by. 

In the warer industry  In the water industry:

  • There is an increasing demand for specialists in the area of policy and planning. The water industry faces complex issues requiring innovative and workable solutions and policy and planning personnel are central to this pursuit
  • All water sector employers require policy and planning experts. They are employed as lawyers, legal experts, policy officers, policy analysts, policy advisors, regulators, planners and economists.  

Consider this job if you:  

  • Have an interest in urban water policy and planning, including sustainable use of water and alternative sources of water supply
  • Have strong analytical skills
  • Are a strong reader
  • Have good problem solving skills
  • Are intelligent and focussed
  • Can process complex information
  • Can manage multiple tasks and comply with strict deadlines
  • Can work well independently and in a team  

In the warer industry The sub categories of Policy and Planning in the water industry are:

In the warer industry In the water industry, Policy and Planning roles work in:

  • Federal, State and local government
  • Utilities and service providers
  • Non-profit organisations and lobby groups
  • Private companies such as infrastructure providers    

See Get Started – Policy and Planning for training and entry information.


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