EOI Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 332 - 369

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Seeking internal expressions of interest cross-sector
Temporary full-time role available for 3 months
Role based in Sydney Olympic Park with flexible working supported
TRP from $332K to $369K including superannuation

The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is seeking an experienced executive to lead the Authority as their Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a term of three months as a backfill arrangement

As the CEO you will provide visionary leadership to the Authority and oversee the management of the Sydney Olympic Park precinct as it continues its transformation into a vibrant thriving and well-connected metropolitan hub. You will shape and drive a bold strategic agenda that balances the delivery of diverse housing and employment opportunities world-class events and sustainability outcomes ensuring the precinct remains one of NSWs premier destinations to live work and visit.

You will lead reform to reposition SOPAs role within government guiding its evolution from a place manager to a strategic enabler of urban transformation. With accountability for the execution of the precincts Master Plan you will harness government-owned assets infrastructure investment and strategic partnerships to unlock economic environmental and social value.

This role requires a dynamic influential leader who can inspire teams build trust across government and industry and deliver outcomes that shape the future of the precinct and the broader NSW community.

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a track record of leading large complex organisations through strategic reform and transformation.
Bring strong commercial governance and financial acumen with the ability to deliver sustainable organisational performance and accountability.
Be adept at building and leading high-performing teams that foster innovation collaboration and excellence.
Possess exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the capacity to influence outcomes at the highest levels of government and industry.
Have a demonstrated ability to translate long-term strategic vision into practical implementation strategies that deliver measurable results.

For more information read the full Role Description:Chief Executive Officer Sydney Olympic Park Authority

About Us
The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your expression of interest including a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Expressions of interest close on Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at

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Seeking internal expressions of interest cross-sectorTemporary full-time role available for 3 months Role based in Sydney Olympic Park with flexible working supported TRP from $332K to $369K including superannuationThe Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is seeking an experienced executive to lead ...