A new and exciting opportunity has emerged with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) for a HR Advisor.
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
The HR Advisor will report to the Head of Human Resources and forms part of the People Management Functional Area.
This role will support the day-to-day processes of the organisation in terms of people management including recruitment, onboarding, employee support and application of policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing timely, practical guidance on general people management, policy interpretation, and workplace enquiries while ensuring strict alignment with legislative requirements and escalating complex matters.
- Support hiring managers through the full recruitment lifecycle, including position description preparation, advertising, interview coordination, and selection assessment, utilising inclusive practices to foster a fair and accessible workplace.
- Coordinate a high-quality, welcoming, and consistent onboarding journey for new starters that embeds Brisbane 2032 values, leveraging technology to automate workflows, track status, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Assist leaders with performance processes (probation, goal setting, development) and guide the resolution of low-risk grievances, conduct, and performance matters, ensuring fair, well-documented, and timely outcomes.
- Coordinate internal EOI processes and career progression enquiries, while supporting the seamless delivery of key HR cycles, including employee surveys, remuneration reviews, and engagement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records within HR systems and collaborate closely with the payroll team to ensure the seamless, timely transfer of required workforce data.
- Contribute to the review, design, and continuous improvement of HR procedures, templates, and tools, actively identifying opportunities for automation to keep processes practical and fit for purpose.
- Support WHS compliance and a proactive culture of wellbeing by reviewing incident reports, administering WorkCover matters, and ensuring all operations adhere to strict safety policies.
- Build strong internal relationships to champion a respectful, high-performing workplace, consistently demonstrating Brisbane 2032 values while upholding the highest standards of governance, ethics, and transparency.
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering change management, communication and engagement strategies within a large-scale project/program environment.
- High level knowledge of contemporary and best practice change management frameworks and methodologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the elements of project management including contemporary change management and business integration processes and strategies, ideally within a human services environment.
- Demonstrated experience in understanding and analysing operating processes and systems in a complex, multi-site organisation, and in an industrially sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the delivery of transformation initiatives across a large and complex public sector or corporate organisation.
- High level interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and negotiate with and influence others on sensitive and complex issues.
- Proven high level of written communication skills, with experience drafting a range of materials including formal documents, reports, presentations, and web text.
- Industry-recognised qualifications or certification in change management is highly regarded but not essential, as are formal qualifications in business, human resource management, or project management.
To Apply
If you are a passionate and experienced HR professional, looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we encourage you to apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Jess Ryder directly at jessica.ryder@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 02nd 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 actively encourage applications from any background.
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