This guide is divided into six main chapters, covering themes ranging from macro policy interpretation to micro-level implementation, as well as long-term talent strategy.
1. Top-Level Strategy and Planning (The Big Picture)
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Core Interpretation: Strategic interpretation from a planner’s perspective, focusing on the top-level design behind the $2.5 billion+ procurement budget.
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Mandatory Goal: Analysis of the mandatory impact of the IOC’s Olympic Agenda 2020+5 on Brisbane’s “Climate Positive” goal.
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Dual-Track Structure: Detailed explanation of the functions and budget barriers of the two core bodies, OCOG (Organising Committee) and GIICA (Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority).
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Long-Term Vision: Interpretation of the commercial significance of the Elevate 2042 long-term legacy strategy.
2. Procurement Operations and Platform Guides (Practical Steps)
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OCOG Portal: Detailed breakdown of the registration, certification, and verification process for the ICN Gateway supplier portal.
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EOI Drafting: Framework and template for drafting high-conversion EOI (Expression of Interest) proposals, emphasizing local content and ESG priorities.
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GIICA Infrastructure: Guidance on focusing on GIICA’s permanent infrastructure projects and how to efficiently search and bid on the Queensland Government procurement platform, QTenders.
3. Mandatory Compliance and Shortlisting Thresholds
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ESG Mandatory Barrier: In-depth analysis of the IOC’s mandatory ESG Sustainability reporting requirements.
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Localisation Goal: Discussion of the economics behind deep supply chain integration, aimed at achieving the Economic Multiplier Effect and Urban Resilience.
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Diversity and Inclusion: Guidance on leveraging diversity and inclusion (Inclusion) to gain a competitive advantage in procurement.
4. Risk, Legal, and Contract Negotiation
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Financial Risk: Revealing potential risks associated with long payment cycles, and providing cash flow stress testing and negotiation techniques (e.g., aiming for milestone payments).
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Legal Minefield: Detailed analysis of potential legal traps, including Intellectual Property (IP), non-disclosure agreements, and penalty clauses.
5. Talent Strategy and Job Seeking
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Recruitment Trends: Prediction of the organizing committee’s phased recruitment trends over the next 7 years.
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Job Seeking Strategy: Guidance on how to leverage backgrounds, such as cross-functional or multilingual skills, and providing sample interview answers that integrate ESG and Legacy topics.
6. Legacy and Strategic Roadmap
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Ultimate Strategy: Construction of a 2026-2032 Sustainability Strategic Roadmap.
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Key Time Zones: Provides a roadmap of critical time nodes, emphasizing the “Golden Positioning Period” (2025 – Mid-2026) as the window for securing EOIs.
