World Cup Travel Planner — Sydney, 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 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