INTERNATIONAL SPORTS DIPLOMACY PROJECT MANAGER

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: 2032 Host City, Global Relations and Economic Partnerships

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 - $162,791 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type:  Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 24 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane City Hall

Our Business 

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.  

Our Branch

Brisbane is emerging as a globally connected city, uniquely positioned to capitalise on the opportunities associated with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

As the host city of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brisbane has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen international relationships, attract investment, grow the business of sport, enhance global recognition and create a lasting legacy for future generations. 

2032 Host City, Global Relations and Economic Partnerships (2032HCGREP) Branch plays a leading role in delivering these outcomes. We connect Brisbane with governments, businesses, sporting organisations, educational institutions and global networks to create opportunities that drive economic growth, strengthen strategic partnerships and s and elevate Brisbane's global profile.

Our work spans international relations, sports diplomacy, trade and investment attraction, strategic partnerships, multicultural engagement and major city initiatives. From attracting international sporting organisations and pre-Games training camps to supporting international delegations and global partnerships, we help position Brisbane as a destination of choice for sport, business and investment.

The Role  

As the Sports Attraction Project Manager, you will lead the implementation of Council's Sports Diplomacy Strategy and drive the attraction of National Olympic Committees (NOCs), National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), International Federations (IFs), sporting organisations and related high-performance and sports industry partners to Brisbane. 

You will identify, originate and convert opportunities that position Brisbane as a preferred destination for pre-Games training camps, international sporting partnerships, hospitality house programs, sporting events and sport-related investment opportunities.

Acting as a key representative for Brisbane, you will build influential relationships across the global sporting ecosystem, engaging directly with Olympic and Paralympic stakeholders, international delegations, governments, educational institutions, sporting organisations and strategic partners.

You will work across Council, government and industry to facilitate site inspections, familiarisation visits, hosted engagements and strategic negotiations that showcase Brisbane's world-class sporting, educational and high-performance capabilities.

This role will contribute to securing a share of the rapidly growing global pre-Games training and hosting market associated with Brisbane 2032 while delivering tangible economic, social and legacy outcomes for the city.

Leading a small high-performing team, you will drive strategic initiatives, cultivate influential relationships and convert opportunities into outcomes that support Brisbane's long-term sporting, economic and international ambitions.

To be successful you will have:

• Extensive experience in sports attraction, international relations, investment attraction, major events, economic development or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with Olympic, Paralympic, international sporting or major event stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and influence senior relationships across government, sport, business and international organisations
• Experience negotiating complex partnerships, commercial arrangements and stakeholder agreements that deliver strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated success securing opportunities and converting stakeholder engagement into tangible economic, sporting or investment outcomes
• Experience leading international delegations, executive stakeholder engagement programs, site visits or hosted visitation programs
• Strong understanding of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement and the opportunities associated with major sporting events
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience managing teams within complex environments
• The ability to operate effectively in politically sensitive, fast-paced and highly visible environments
• Relevant qualifications in sport management, international relations, business, economics, public policy, commerce, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Azerina Hukicevic, Talent Partner on 07 3178 5698 or Azerina.hukicevic@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.