Travel Coordinator (Men’s RWC 2027)

Rugby World Cup Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is seeking a Travel Coordinator to join its Tournament Services Department in Sydney. You will help plan and deliver end-to-end travel for teams, match officials, guests and staff, coordinating with RWCA and World Rugby Events & Media to ensure seamless travel operations.

Based in Sydney CBD, you will report to the Travel Manager on a fixed-term contract from February 2027 to November 2027, with responsibilities spanning commercial and charter travel, supplier

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in the travel industry
• Experience of both commercial and charter travel
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Understanding of project and travel management systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and diplomacy
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement commercial and charter travel plans for teams, match officials, tournament guests and staff
• Work with key travel suppliers, including airlines and the travel management company
• Collaborate across RWCA so the right travel services reach every stakeholder
• Support the Tournament Management System with the Transport team, TMC and World Rugby
• Help resolve flight delays, changes, cancellations and real-time issues during the tournament
• Identify and mitigate travel risks and work closely with the Arrivals and Departures team

Skills

Travel industry experience

Commercial travel

Charter travel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Travel management systems

Attention to detail

Diplomacy

MS Office

Job description

Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is delivering the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, one of the world’s most iconic sporting events. RWCA is looking for a Travel Coordinator to join its Tournament Services Department.

The Role

Based in the Sydney CBD and reporting to the Travel Manager, you will help plan and deliver the end-to-end travel programme for the tournament, working with colleagues across RWCA and World Rugby Events & Media to deliver world-class commercial and charter travel for teams, match officials, guests and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement commercial and charter travel plans for teams, match officials, tournament guests and staff
• Work with key travel suppliers, including airlines and the travel management company
• Collaborate across RWCA so the right travel services reach every stakeholder
• Support the Tournament Management System with the Transport team, TMC and World Rugby
• Help resolve flight delays, changes, cancellations and real-time issues during the tournament
• Identify and mitigate travel risks and work closely with the Arrivals and Departures team

About You

• At least two years’ experience in the travel industry, ideally with sport or major events
• Experience of both commercial and charter travel
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Understanding of project and travel management systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and diplomacy
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Key Details

• Location: Sydney CBD, Australia
• Contract: Full-time fixed-term contract, February 2027 to November 2027
• Applicants must be able to obtain their own working rights in Australia
• Closing date: 8 November 2026