Venue Security Manager

Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, this role plays a key part in the delivery of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and sits at the heart of tournament operations. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering security operations across match venues, team hotels, training sites and tournament-controlled locations within a risk-based security framework. It involves leading venue security planning, risk assessments, operational readiness activities and the development of security procedures, while collaborating with venue operators, law enforcement, emergency services, government agencies, host city representatives, accommodation providers and private security partners.

• Lead the planning, development and implementation of venue security plans, risk assessments and operating procedures across match and non-match venues.
• Coordinate security operations for team hotels, training venues and tournament-controlled locations, ensuring safe, secure and welcoming environments for all client groups.
• Build and manage relationships with venue operators, government agencies, law enforcement, emergency services, accommodation providers and private security partners to deliver integrated security outcomes.
• Oversee security contractor engagement, workforce readiness, deployment planning and performance management to ensure delivery against operational requirements.
• Support venue readiness activities, operational exercises, testing and rehearsals, ensuring security plans and personnel are prepared for tournament operations.
• Monitor live security operations during the tournament, responding to incidents, managing emerging risks and ensuring compliance with security policies, legislation and tournament standards.

• Five years' experience delivering security operations (mandatory) within major events, sports venues, public assembly facilities, critical infrastructure or other complex environments.
• Proven capability to lead end-to-end security planning, including risk assessments, venue readiness programmes, operational procedures and incident management.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency security activities and building effective partnerships across government, law enforcement, emergency services and private sector stakeholders.
• Strong background managing security contractors and outsourced service providers, including workforce deployment, performance monitoring and operational readiness.
• Experience planning and delivering security arrangements for team hotels, accommodation facilities, training venues or other high-profile client environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Highly organised and solutions-focused, with strong judgement, problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities in fast-paced operational environments.
• Flexibility to travel as required, and willingness to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support activities and tournament delivery.
• Ability to obtain unlimited working rights in Australia; the role does not include a relocation package and applicants should be prepared to be based in the role location at their own expense.

• Hybrid work model with four days per week in the office (Monday to Thursday), transitioning to full-time in the office as tournament delivery approaches.

• Fixed-term contract offering unique exposure to the delivery of a world-class sporting event.
• Prime CBD location: a modern Sydney headquarters opposite Hyde Park, a short walk from Town Hall Station and surrounded by cafés, restaurants and public transport options.
• Weekly fresh fruit, wellbeing initiatives and regular Lunch & Learn sessions designed to support personal and professional growth.
• On-site showers, fresh towels and premium Dyson hair tools to help refresh and recharge throughout the day.
• Collaborative and social workplace with regular team events, celebrations and weekly catch-ups that recognise success and foster connection.