Venue Logistics Lead – Rugby World Cup 2027 (Sydney)

Rugby World Cup Australia 2027; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

CBD Sydney location

Wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 in Sydney is recruiting a Cluster Venue Logistics Manager for a fixed-term contract from February 2027 to November 2027. Based in Sydney CBD, you will plan, co-ordinate and deliver logistics across multiple venues, leading venue readiness, storage and FF&E operations while coordinating with 3PL and venue operators.

Key responsibilities include developing venue logistics plans, managing venue storage and dispatch, leading Venue Logistics Managers, and ensuring

Formación

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in venue operations, logistics, event operations or other large-scale service delivery environments, ideally within major events, sport, venues, stadia or supply chain operations.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to coordinate complex operational plans, manage venue readiness activities and balance multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, venue operators, contractors, volunteers, partners and cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Previous people leadership experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop both paid staff and volunteer workforces in dynamic operational environments.
• Strong problem-solving, risk management and decision-making skills, with the confidence to manage operational challenges and deliver results in fast-paced, high-press settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders and provide clear operational updates, reporting and guidance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, combined with flexibility to work irregular hours, travel between venues and support tournament operations as required.
• Flexibility to travel between host cities and venues as required, and willingness to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support activities and tournament delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the planning, readiness and delivery of venue logistics operations across a cluster of Rugby World Cup 2027 venues, ensuring services are delivered in line with tournament requirements, venue agreements and operational plans.
• Develop and coordinate venue-specific logistics plans, including FF&E bump-in and bump-out activities, delivery schedules, access routes and venue readiness requirements.
• Manage venue storage solutions, shared logistics resources and operational support requests to ensure venues are equipped and prepared for successful event delivery.
• Lead, coach and support Venue Logistics Managers (VLMs), driving a consistent approach to planning, issue resolution, operational readiness and logistics delivery across all assigned venues.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, deployment and operational management of venue-based logistics crews in partnership with the appointed third-party logistics provider (3PL).
• Act as the primary liaison for FF&E suppliers, venue operators and key stakeholders, monitoring performance against contractual obligations, service levels, milestones and operational deliverables.
• Monitor operational performance, identify and mitigate risks, and lead escalations and issue resolution activities, while serving as the Venue Logistics Manager for an assigned principal venue during tournament operations.

Conocimientos

Logistics planning

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Project coordination

Descripción del empleo

Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 in Sydney is recruiting a Cluster Venue Logistics Manager for a fixed-term contract from February 2027 to November 2027. Based in Sydney CBD, you will plan, co-ordinate and deliver logistics across multiple venues, leading venue readiness, storage and FF&E operations while coordinating with 3PL and venue operators.

Key responsibilities include developing venue logistics plans, managing venue storage and dispatch, leading Venue Logistics Managers, and ensuring