Deputy General Counsel

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 strong prioritisation skills.
• Experience advising Board sub-committees, and in sport and governance, is highly regarded.
Additional Information
• Fixed-term contract commencing November/December 2026 and concluding May/June 2027. 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.
Applications close Friday 16 October 2026