Match Operations Coordinator (Men’s RWC 2027)

Rugby World Cup Australia; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is seeking a Match Operations Coordinator to support planning, coordination and delivery of tournament matches in line with World Rugby regulations and player welfare requirements. Based in Sydney, the role reports to the Match Operations Manager and works across Rugby Operations, including venues,match officials, medical, integrity and suppliers.

This full-time fixed-term contract runs February 2027 to November 2027 with hybrid working, moving to full-time in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in event operations or sports administration.
• Knowledge of rugby is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Support the development and delivery of Match Operations plans.
• Prepare and quality-check run sheets, manuals, and briefing materials.
• Help develop match operations policies, procedures and tools.
• Coordinate onboarding, training and deployment of Match Management personnel.
• Support venue planning, readiness activities and site visits.

Connaissances

Event operations

Sports administration

Coordination

Communication

Travel flexibility

Description du poste

Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is looking for a Match Operations Coordinator to help deliver the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.

The Role

Reporting to the Match Operations Manager, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of tournament matches in line with World Rugby regulations and player welfare requirements.

You will work across Rugby Operations, including Match Management, Match Officials, Medical, Anti-Doping, Integrity and Games Systems, as well as World Rugby, Rugby Australia, venues and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of Match Operations plans
• Prepare and quality-check run sheets, match management manuals, venue guides and briefing materials
• Help develop match operations policies, procedures and planning tools
• Coordinate onboarding, training and deployment of tournament-time Match Management personnel
• Support venue planning, readiness activities and site visits

About You

• At least 2 years’ experience in event operations, match operations, sports administration or a similar coordination role at a major event or tournament
• Knowledge of international rugby and the Laws of the Game is advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 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
• Applications: CV (maximum three pages); a two-stage interview process will take place in the Sydney office
• Closing date: 10 November 2026