The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is seeking an experienced and contemporary People & Culture leader to lead its internal workforce and culture across a high-performance environment.

As Chief of People & Culture, you will lead the organisation’s people strategy, operations and culture, ensuring its people are supported to perform at their best and contribute to the success of Australian Olympic Teams.

Working closely with the CEO and Leadership Team, you will ensure the AOC’s people are supported, engaged and equipped to perform at their best; both day-to-day and during Games environments.

“This is a rare opportunity to influence performance at the highest level of sport; through people”

About the AOC

The AOC is responsible for preparing, selecting and leading Australian Olympic Teams, while advancing the Olympic Movement nationally.

With Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 ahead, the organisation continues to evolve its internal capability and culture to support sustained success.

The Chance

Reporting to the CEO, this role leads the AOC’s People & Culture function and sits on the Leadership Team.

The position is primarily focused on internal workforce leadership, including workforce planning, employee lifecycle management, culture and performance.

The role also contributes to Olympic Team environments through workforce planning, wellbeing and advisory support, working closely with Team leadership during Games cycles.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead People & Culture strategy and operations across the AOC workforce
- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, remuneration and employee engagement
- Champion a positive,



high-performing and values-led culture
- Lead employee lifecycle processes and workplace relations matters
- Design and deliver learning and development initiatives
- Support workforce planning and wellbeing initiatives for Australian Olympic Teams
- Provide strategic workforce insights and advice to the Culture, Remuneration and Nominations Committee
- Ensure strong governance across people policies, WHS, integrity and safeguarding
- Lead and develop the People & Culture function

About You

You are a senior HR leader who balances strategic thinking with effective day-to-day delivery and builds credibility through strong stakeholder relationships.

You bring:

- Senior HR leadership experience, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Strong capability across core HR functions including workforce planning, employee relations and culture
- Experience working with executive teams and Boards or Board Committees
- Ability to operate strategically and operationally in a lean, fast-paced, cyclical environment
- Strong judgement, discretion and stakeholder management capability

Location

Sydney-based, with regular domestic travel and occasional international travel if required.

Why This Role Matters & How to Apply

This is an opportunity to lead the people and culture function of one of Australia’s most respected sporting organisations, contributing to environments that support Olympic success.

If you are a capable and values-driven People & Culture leader looking to make an impact in a unique high-performance setting, we encourage you to apply.

To submit your CV, click the apply button and enter your details via the AOC Application Form.

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