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Catering, Cleaning & Waste (CCW) Cluster Venue Manager (Men’s RWC 2027)
Rugby World Cup Australia
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 is rugby union’s pinnacle event contested every four years by the world’s best nations.
Job Posted- 5 Nov 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
- Full Time
Location- Australia
Closing date- 17 Nov 2026
Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is looking for a Catering, Cleaning & Waste (CCW) Cluster Venue Manager to help deliver the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
The Role
Reporting to the CCW Operations Manager, you will lead the planning, readiness and delivery of catering, cleaning and waste operations across a cluster of tournament venues.
You will lead a team of Venue Leads, support a large volunteer workforce and work closely with venue operators, caterers, service providers and Tournament Partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CCW planning, coordination and delivery across an allocated cluster of venues
- Manage venue caterer relationships, contracts, service standards and KPIs
- Develop venue operational plans covering food and beverage, client group catering, cleaning and waste
- Lead key deliverables such as F&B outlet plans, product and pricing matrices and readiness programmes
- Line manage and coach CCW Venue Leads and volunteers
- Act as CCW lead during the tournament, managing risks and escalations
About You
- 2–3 years’ experience managing catering, event, hospitality or venue operations, ideally in major events, sport or stadia
- Strong understanding of food safety, liquor licensing and hospitality operations
- Proven ability to manage service providers and contractors
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven leadership of paid staff and volunteers
- Flexibility to travel and work evenings and weekends
Key Details
- Location: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth, Australia
- Contract: Full-time fixed-term contract, February 2027 to November 2027
- Hybrid working (four days a week in the office), moving to full-time in the office as the tournament approaches
- Applicants must be able to obtain their own unlimited working rights in Australia; no relocation package is offered
- Applications: CV (maximum three pages); a two-stage interview process will take place in the Sydney office
- Closing date: 17 November 2026
How to Apply
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