Head of International Affairs – Brisbane 2032

Job Description

A new and exciting opportunity has emerged with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) for a Head of International 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 join the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We highly value diverse perspectives and invite you to share your lived experience if you are of First Nations heritage or a person living with disability.

About the Role

The Head of International Affairs will report to the Director of Government Relations and is responsible for leading the Organising Committee’s international engagement agenda.

This role drives global partnerships, diplomatic engagement, and trade and protocol frameworks to support Games delivery and legacy outcomes, working closely with government agencies, international organisations, and key stakeholders across priority regions. The role ensures alignment with national trade and diplomacy objectives and positions Brisbane 2032 as a platform for international engagement.
To Apply

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

For questions about this role, please contact Alexandria Howes directly at ale•••••••••••••@randstad.com.au

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 15th July 2026 at 4pm.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of an integrated international engagement strategy, with a core focus on Oceania.
• Ensure coordination with broader Government Relations strategy and alignment with Australian Government international policy settings.
• Identify strategic opportunities to leverage Brisbane 2032 to strengthen regional relationships and Australia’s global sporting and diplomatic profile.
• Drive collaboration with government and industry stakeholders to maximise international trade, investment and business engagement opportunities linked to Brisbane 2032.
• Design, coordinate and deliver inbound and outbound trade missions aligned to Games priorities and international engagement objectives.
• Lead engagement with international chambers of commerce, bilateral business councils and key industry bodies.
• Lead the development and delivery of protocol frameworks for international engagement activities.
• Manage end-to-end protocol planning and execution for Head of State, Ministerial and VIP visits.
• Ensure all international engagements are delivered in accordance with diplomatic protocols and in coordination with relevant government agencies.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, talking points and stakeholder materials to support senior-level international engagements and meetings.
• Work across Brisbane 2032 operational teams to support delivery of international-facing initiatives
• Collaborate with domestic Government Relations teams to ensure clear delineation and coordination between local, federal, state and international priorities.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience in international relations, diplomacy, trade or global stakeholder engagement
Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, protocols and cross-cultural communications
Strong understanding of government trade, investment and diplomatic frameworks, particularly within the Australian context
Proven experience engaging with international stakeholders, including government, multilateral organisations and business networks
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills
Experience managing high-level international visits and protocol requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
Tertiary qualifications in international relations, public policy, international business or a related field
This role is likely to require a regular commitment to international and domestic travel

About The Company

Randstad is leading talent company and a partner of choice to clients. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and help them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work.

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Job Details

Employer Name

Randstad - Business Support

Salary / Pay Rate $ per Hour

Closing Date

15/07/2026

Job Status

Open

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