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Sports Presentation & Ceremonies 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- 9 Nov 2026
Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is looking for a Sports Presentation & Ceremonies Manager to help deliver the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Sports Presentation & Ceremonies Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver sports presentation, entertainment and ceremonies programmes across multiple venues, including match-day presentation, medal and trophy ceremonies, venue activations and entertainment.
You will work closely with Event Operations, Rugby Services, Broadcast, Partnerships and Marketing, as well as host venues, contractors and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver Sports Presentation and Ceremonies programmes, ensuring a consistent and engaging experience at every venue
- Develop venue-specific operational plans, turning creative concepts into practical delivery requirements
- Manage agency partners, contractors and suppliers against contractual deliverables and timelines
- Lead the planning and execution of medal and trophy presentation operations
- Coordinate event logistics, including talent, workforce, scheduling, transport, security, catering and technical production
- Monitor budgets and support venue readiness, safety and security compliance
About You
- 3–5+ years’ experience delivering major sporting events, live events or large-scale entertainment programmes (mandatory)
- Experience delivering sports presentation and/or ceremonies programmes is advantageous
- Strong event operations, logistics and risk management knowledge
- Proven contractor, supplier and agency management experience
- Strong project and budget management skills
- Creative, proactive and resilient, with flexibility to travel between host cities and work evenings and weekends
Key Details
- Location: Sydney CBD, 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: 9 November 2026
How to Apply
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