Venue Security Manager (Men's RWC 2027)

About the role

Rugby World Cup Australia is looking for a Venue Security Manager to play a key role in delivering the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027. The role is based in Sydney CBD and reports to the Security Operations Manager. It covers planning, coordinating and delivering security operations across match venues, team hotels, training sites and tournament-controlled locations, within a risk-based security framework. The closing date for applications is 17 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement venue security plans, risk assessments and operating procedures for match and non-match venues.
• Coordinate security operations for team hotels, training venues and tournament-controlled locations.
• Build relationships with venue operators, government agencies, law enforcement, emergency services, accommodation providers and private security partners.
• Oversee security contractors, workforce readiness, deployment planning and performance management.
• Support readiness activities, exercises, testing and rehearsals.
• Monitor live security operations during the tournament, respond to incidents and manage emerging risks.

Required profile

• 5 years' experience delivering security operations in major events, sports venues, public assembly facilities, critical infrastructure or similar complex environments (mandatory).
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end security planning, including risk assessments, readiness programs, procedures and incident management.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency security and managing security contractors and outsourced providers.
• Experience planning security arrangements for team hotels, accommodation facilities or training venues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, organisation and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to travel and to work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to obtain unlimited working rights in Australia; no relocation package is provided.

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract from February 2027 to November 2027.
• Hybrid work model of four days per week in the office (Monday to Thursday), becoming full-time in the office as the tournament approaches.
• Weekly fresh fruit, wellbeing initiatives and Lunch & Learn sessions.
• On-site showers, towels and hair tools.
• Regular team events and weekly catch-ups.

To apply, submit a CV of maximum 3 pages through the application link; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the selection process includes a two-stage interview in the Sydney office.