Head of federal affairs - brisbane 2032

A new and exciting opportunity has emerged with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) for a Head of Federal Affairs.

If you're a talented professional looking for a career defining and high impact role, this is your chance.

Brisbane 2032 is not just planning a sporting event - they're shaping a lasting legacy for future generations. Our Vision for Brisbane 2032 is

• Believe: We believe in the power of sport and the Australian spirit. Together, they unlock our limitless potential, grit, and heart to go further than we ever imagined.
• Belong: Everyone is welcome at our Games. Every person is celebrated, creating a playing field that's fair, fun, and full of connection!
• Become: This is our moment. Our move. Together, we'll harness the magic of the Games to become stronger and step boldly into an exciting new era.

As an ambitious and inclusive organisation - Brisbane 2032 offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the world's largest sporting event, the world's largest multicultural event, and the world's largest event for people with disability. It is a chance to showcase to the world what Australia has to offer. It is also a chance to celebrate the world's oldest continuing living culture, Australia's First Nations peoples, and to promote and further the cause of accessibility and opportunity for all.

As part of this application process, we encourage you to share your motivation to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and your lived experience which will help you contribute to these Games.

About the Role

As the Head of Federal Affairs, you will lead the Organising Committee's relationship with the Federal Government. Reporting to the Director of Government Relations within the Office of the President, you will work closely with our operational teams to ensure our national engagement directly supports the practical delivery of the Games. This is a critical role focused on keeping our federal strategy completely in step with the day-to-day operations of Brisbane 2032.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Brisbane 2032's Federal Government engagement strategy by building strong Commonwealth relationships to ensure alignment on our key priorities. In this role, you will also partner with the government on sport diplomacy and their Sport Horizon strategy, using the Games to strengthen regional partnerships and boost Australia's international sporting presence.
• Drive proactive engagement with Ministers, Parliamentarians, advisers and Federal Departments to coordinate and progress critical policy and delivery enablers (e.g. workplace relations, immigration, biosecurity, transport and security), with regular presence in Canberra.
• Provide strategic advice on legislative and regulatory pathways required to enable Games delivery, ensuring early identification of risks, opportunities and required reforms.
• Work with Paralympics Australia and the Australian Olympic Committee to align and leverage Federal Government support.
• Advise the Brisbane 2032 President, CEO and members of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams on Federal Government matters, including preparing detailed briefings, presentations, options papers and similar.
• Participate in pre-engagement planning and post-engagement reviews to refine strategy and ensure follow-up.
• Provide support to Brisbane 2032 operational teams to support delivery of interstate and international-facing initiatives that require coordination with Federal agencies, state governments, or international partners.

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of key policy and legislative areas related to Federal government impact on the Games.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing stakeholders and diplomatic approach to problem solving and management of key initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience and track record in development of strong relationships with Federal government stakeholders.
• Excellent oral presentation, negotiation and engagement skills including a high level of cross-cultural capability
• Desirable though not essential is a knowledge of policy areas relevant to the Games including industrial relations, immigration, security, quarantine

To Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Head of Federal Affairs, looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we encourage you to apply.

Please apply with your updated resume and a 1-2 page suitability statement highlighting your experience in relation to the required skills and your own lived experience which is relevant to this opportunity. To send your application, please click "Apply Now" or follow the prompts provided. Applications close on 6th July 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We are committed to ensuring our application and recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best, please let us know.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply.