Senior Events and Communications Officer

About the role

The Senior Events and Communications Officer will support the planning and delivery of events, communications and stakeholder engagement for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, the role provides high‑level coordination and operational support across the Games program.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end coordination of events, briefings and stakeholder engagement activities, including logistics and post‑event evaluation.
• Develop and maintain event plans, communication schedules and stakeholder tracking tools.
• Provide high‑level support to the Director and senior leaders on events, communications and engagement priorities.
• Prepare briefings, correspondence, presentations and communication materials for executive and ministerial audiences.
• Manage event logistics such as invitations, supplier contracts, run sheets and follow‑up actions.
• Maintain OPGO web content to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Build strong relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, driving practical solutions and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate project support staff, contractors and suppliers as required.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience organising regional roadshows and engaging with councils.
• Proven ability to coordinate across government agencies and manage procurement processes.
• Experience supporting city‑readiness initiatives and delivering events end‑to‑end, including supplier management and venue coordination.
• Strong written communication skills for executive and ministerial audiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile international sporting event.
• Collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing team environment.