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Venue Security 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 Venue Security Manager to help deliver the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
The Role
Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver security operations across match venues, team hotels, training sites and tournament-controlled locations, within a risk-based security framework.
You will work with venue operators, law enforcement, emergency services, government agencies, host cities, accommodation providers and private security partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead venue security plans, risk assessments and operating procedures
- Coordinate security for team hotels, training venues and tournament-controlled locations
- Build relationships with venues, agencies, emergency services and security partners
- Oversee security contractors, workforce readiness and deployment
- Support readiness exercises, testing and rehearsals
- Monitor live security operations and respond to incidents during the tournament
About You
- 5 years’ experience delivering security operations within major events, sports venues or similar complex environments (mandatory)
- Proven end-to-end security planning, including risk assessments and incident management
- Experience coordinating multi-agency security activity
- Strong background managing security contractors
- Experience securing team hotels, training venues or other high-profile environments
- Flexibility to travel 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: 17 November 2026
How to Apply
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