Ticketing & Hospitality Lead

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3+ years’ experience in ticketing, hospitality, travel or major event delivery.

Experience in large-scale sport, entertainment or venue environments.

Experience leading end-to-end ticketing delivery, including pricing, inventory management and sales performance.

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Role Type

Contract • Full-time • Associate

Description

TICKETING & HOSPITALITY LEAD (SYDNEY BASED)

About the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027

Brace Yourself for an unforgettable opportunity to be part of the world’s premier netball event. In 2027, Sydney will host the Netball World Cup, uniting 16 of the top international teams for 12 days of elite competition and global celebration. As we mark Netball Australia’s centenary, we are building a tournament that champions inclusion, empowerment, and innovation - on and off the court.

We are looking for passionate, purpose-driven people to help bring this vision to life. As part of the Local Organising Committee, you will join a collaborative team focused on delivering operational excellence, engaging fans, creating legacy, and making memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

About the Role

Reporting to the Ticketing & Hospitality Manager, this role is responsible for the planning, delivery and optimisation of:

Ticketing strategy and operations

Corporate hospitality and premium experiences

Official fan travel programs

VIP, stakeholder and event day experiences

In this role, you will work closely with ticketing agencies, hospitality and travel partners, venues, World Netball and internal teams to deliver an integrated, world‑class program that drives revenue and elevates the fan experience. More specifically you will focus on various areas including:

Lead end-to-end ticketing delivery, pricing, inventory and sales performance

Manage relationships with ticketing, hospitality and travel partners

Develop and deliver premium hospitality products and experiences

Oversee ticketing and hospitality operations during the tournament

Contribute to official World Cup events, launches and stakeholder functions

Provide commercial reporting, forecasting and performance insights

Ensure compliance, risk management and operational readiness

About You

Together with your enthusiasm and passion for sport and major events you will bring:

3+ years’ experience in ticketing, hospitality, travel or major event delivery

Experience in large‑scale sport, entertainment or venue environments

Strong stakeholder, supplier and project management skills

A commercial mindset with a passion for fan‑centred experiences

Confidence operating in fast paced, high profile event environments

Why Join Us?

We offer a fun and flexible, hybrid work environment that supports balance, wellbeing, and professional growth - because we know great work happens when people feel empowered and included. You will work alongside an enthusiastic, inclusive and high performing team, while helping inspire the next generation of netball fans and players.

Netball Australia and the NWC2027 LOC are proud to be an inclusive, diverse and values led employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you are ready to help deliver a truly unforgettable World Cup experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications Close 26 July 2026

Additional Information

Reporting into the Ticketing & Hospitality Manager, this full-time role will be based at Sydney Olympic Park, on a fixed-term basis through to September 2027. Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of Netball HQ and traditional office hours may be required from time to time. Our team’s work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager.

Wde reserve the right to shortlist and interview suitable candidates as they are identified, so if this sounds like you, please don’t delay your application.

We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Our recruitment process consists of a phone screening, two rounds of interviews, (virtual and in person) along with professional reference checks, and we’ll be here to guide you through the entire process!

Company Overview

The Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 (NWC) is the pinnacle tournament for the sport and occurs every four years. It brings the top 16 teams in the world together over 12 days, with teams competing across pool stages and finals to be crowned World Champion. In 2027, the NWC will be held in Sydney, Australia from 25 August to 5 September. In 2027 the Netball World Cup provides a significant moment for Netball Australia in its centenary year to drive interest, awareness and participation in the sport.At NWC2027, our vision is to deliver a groundbreaking unforgettable experience that inspires a new generation of netball fans and players, igniting the passion and engagement with communities across the nation and the world.