A new and exciting opportunity has emerged with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) for a Communications Specialist for a 12 month fixed term contract.
If you are a talented professional ready to apply your expertise to a world-class project and deliver immediate results during this critical planning phase, this is your chance.
Brisbane 2032 is not just planning a sporting event —we’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 the rare opportunity to contribute your skills to the world’s largest sporting and multicultural events. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring their experience to help shape an inclusive Games. As part of your application, we’d love to hear what motivates you to join us for this 12-month sprint and how your background will help us deliver on our vision. 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 Communications Specialist will report to the Head of Communications and forms part of the wider Brand and Communications team.
This role is responsible for the execution of communications for internal and external purposes including ensuring the brand principles, key message and tone is reflected in all Communications materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the research and development of communications approaches and strategies that help support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games messages.
- Write, edit, proofread and format internal and external copy and facilitate the correct approval processes for all content to enable a consistent message externally.
- Act as a subject matter expert for communications approval process and content library for Brisbane 2032.
- Develop communications databases and help identify improvements to improve databases over time. Use CRM tools and other reporting tools as required.
- Manage the public correspondence system, including coordinating responses, maintaining accurate records and reporting on correspondence trends.
- Support sentiment research activities, including providing insights to inform communications strategies.
- Produce reporting on communications and other campaigns to help decision making and future communications
- Support content development, optimisation and implementation for Brisbane 2032’s digital channels (website, email, social) and collaborate closely with the digital, brand and marketing teams to provide high quality communication content to support the work over the overall team.
- Research key topic areas and create quality briefing materials and external presentations including those aimed at senior executive audiences. ‘
- Support the development of brand aligned content in close collaboration with the brand and graphic design team.
- Collaborate with agencies to develop content for campaigns and activations.
- Providing communications content into the Brisbane 2032 stakeholder, media and community events and assist the events team as required to deliver external events.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent copy writing skills across all channels and audiences
- Experience in producing high profile external content including media releases, social posts and website copy
- Understanding of communications strategy and planning and ability to produce communications plans quickly and relevant to the situation.
- Excellent attention to detail and processes
- Strong team player who collaborates extensively with all teams creating involvement and understanding from other team members.
- Knowledge of CRM databases
- Knowledge of brand guidelines and application
- Experience of briefing agencies and working collaboratively with agencies
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
To Apply
If you are a passionate and experienced Communications Specialist, looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we encourage you to apply.
For questions relating to the role please send your query to brisbane2032@randstad.com.aui
Please send your updated resume and a 1-2 page suitability statement (as one document combining both CV and Statement) highlighting your experience in relation to the required skills and your lived experience which is relevant to this opportunity. To send your application, please click "Apply Now" or follow the prompts provided. Applications close on 26th October at 4pm
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.
