Fixed-Term Contract (approx. 6-9 months)

Lead the legal and governance work behind Australia's Olympic Movement.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is responsible for selecting, leading and supporting Australian Olympic Teams and advancing the Olympic Movement in Australia. With a proud history and a future-focused agenda, the AOC brings together athletes, employees, officials and partners to deliver excellence on the world stage.

We are seeking an experienced
Deputy General Counsel
for a six to nine month fixed-term contract. The role can be delivered in a full or part-time capacity. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will independently lead priority governance, policy, contracting and commercial matters across the AOC and associated Australian Olympic Group entities, advising senior stakeholders, the CEO and, Board sub-committees.

The Role

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, suited to someone who is confident rolling up their sleeves and delivering high-quality outcomes at pace. You will own matters from scoping and drafting through to negotiation, approval and implementation.

Key deliverables include:

Policies and governance projects for the AOC, the Australian Olympic Community Foundation and the Australian Olympic Athletes and Coaches Foundation, including by-laws, service agreements and Board sub-committee materials.

The Australian Olympic Athletes and Coaches grant governance project and associated funding agreements.

Legal servicing of the Pacific Athletes Project and AOC community initiatives (excluding safeguarding).

Negotiation of Olympics Unleashed Funding Agreements.

Ad hoc support for Australian Olympic Group initiatives,



particularly events and Work Health and Safety review.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide commercially practical, risk-based legal advice, escalating material risks to the General Counsel.

Draft and review Board and Board Sub-committee and executive papers, advice, policies, agreements and governance documents.

Lead consultation and negotiation with internal stakeholders and external advisers to protect the AOC's interests and keep delivery on track.

Maintain accurate records of advice, approvals, agreements and key decisions.

About You

You will bring:

A
Bachelor of Laws
and
significant post-admission experience
, ideally as a Senior Legal Counsel or in a comparable senior in-house role.

Proven
governance and commercial contracting
expertise, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

A
strong risk mindset
and the ability to turn complexity into clear recommendations.

The
credibility and confidence
to engage with the CEO, executives and Boards.

An
independent, hands-on and collaborative
working style with robust prioritisation skills.

Experience advising Board sub-committees, and in
sport and governance
, is highly regarded.

Additional Information

Fixed-term contract commencing November/December **** and concluding May/June ****. The role can be delivered in a full or part-time capacity which will determine the duration of the contract.

Based in the AOC office in Sydney.

You will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check

You will be required to sign a Statutory Declaration confirming you are a fit and proper person to represent the AOC.

📌 Deputy General Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Olympic Committee
📍 Sydney