Venue Technology Lead – Major Events Delivery

Rugby World Cup; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work plan

Central Sydney location near Hyde Park

Wellbeing program

Team social events

Legacy impact

Job summary

Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is developing the technology that underpins the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. We seek three Venue Technology Managers to plan, coordinate and deliver venue tech across Sydney and host cities, supporting players, officials, media, workforce and fans.

You will work with stakeholders to translate requirements into operational solutions, guiding deployment, testing and readiness. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, significant travel to host venues, and a chance

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in venue technology, event technology, or a related technology leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering technology solutions for at least three tournaments and/or major multi-venue sporting events.
• Strong knowledge of event and venue technology services, including networks, telecommunications, host broadcast operations, media operations, and operational readiness planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of venue technology services, ensuring all tournament spaces are equipped to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed venue technology plans across networks, Wi-Fi, audio-visual services, communications, broadcast distribution, and end-user technology.
• Coordinate technology vendors, contractors, and service providers to deliver solutions on time, within budget, and in line with Rugby World Cup Australia and World Rugby standards.
• Act as the primary technology lead for assigned venue(s), partnering with functional areas, venue operators, broadcasters, media teams, and key stakeholders to support successful tournament delivery.
• Oversee venue technology readiness activities, including equipment deployment, testing, operational support planning, issue management, and service continuity during tournament operations.
• Monitor risks, resolve technical issues, support reporting and post-event reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement across venue technology operations.

Skills

Venue technology leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Venue planning tools

Wi-Fi networks

Job description

Rugby World Cup Australia (RWCA) is developing the technology that underpins the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. We seek three Venue Technology Managers to plan, coordinate and deliver venue tech across Sydney and host cities, supporting players, officials, media, workforce and fans.

You will work with stakeholders to translate requirements into operational solutions, guiding deployment, testing and readiness. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, significant travel to host venues, and a chance