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Chief Human Resources Officer, Brisbane 2032

Req Number: LMIUJZ
Location: Brisbane
Posted: 7/29/2025
Category: Consumer : Media/Entertainment
Job Type: Permanent

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the world's largest and most prestigious sporting events, showcasing the best athletes from around the globe. As Australia prepares to host the world on the Olympic and Paralympic stage in 2032, it is imperative that the right team is in place to ensure the successful planning, organisation, financing, and delivery of the Games.

The CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee is seeking to appoint a critical member of the Executive team, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape and deliver the people strategy for the most complex and inspiring global events.

The CHRO will lead the Human Resources (HR) division, overseeing all aspects of organisational design, workforce planning, remuneration, industrial relations, workplace health and safety, training and development, recruitment and retention, volunteer programs, workforce operations and uniforms. With a workforce that will number over one hundred thousand, including employees, contractors and volunteers, the CHRO will be responsible for building the strategy to support a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture.

The CHRO will be a strategic advisor to the CEO and a key member of the Executive Team, ensuring that the HR function is aligned with Brisbane 2032’s strategic, operational and commercial objectives. They must bring deep expertise in contemporary HR leadership in businesses of significant scale (10,000+ people), change management, and stakeholder engagement, ideally with experience relevant to major sporting events, or similarly complex environments. A strong understanding of workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and financial stewardship is essential.

With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Organising Committee encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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Further information can be obtained by contacting brisbane2032games@kornferry.com

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025



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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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