Marketing & Events Coordinator | UQ Rugby Club | Full time, St Lucia, Brisbane

Want a career in sport that starts with real ownership?

Join UQ Rugby, one of Australia’s largest senior rugby clubs, and help shape our profile, crowds, members and partnerships heading into the 2027 season.

Since 1911, the Red Heavies have won 33 1st Grade and 7 Women’s Premierships and produced 81 Wallabies. Today we have 450+ players across 15s, 7s and wheelchair rugby.

It’s an exciting time to join. A new clubhouse is on the way, and with the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, the 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup and Brisbane 2032 ahead, the next few years are a huge opportunity for rugby in Queensland.

What you’ll do

- Run our social media, website, app and newsletter, and own the UQ Rugby brand with photo, short-form video, graphics and copy
- Assist to deliver our events calendar: Season Launch, Rugby Lunch, home game days, awards nights, past-player reunions and tours
- Bring sponsor partnerships to life through signage, content, hospitality and game-day activations
- Drive memberships, season tickets and crowds

What you’ll bring

- Experience in marketing, communications or events
- Demonstrated event planning and event management skills, including coordinating logistics, vendors, timelines, and on-the-day operations.
- Strong event marketing and communication abilities,



with experience in creating campaigns, promotional materials, and stakeholder messaging.
- Experience working in sports, community organizations, or not-for-profit environments is highly regarded.
- Proficiency with basic office software and social media platforms; familiarity with marketing or design tools..
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Capacity to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends during the rugby season.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, events, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience) are desirable.

What’s in it for you

- A strong start in the sport industry, with hands-on experience across marketing, events and sponsorship
- Real ownership of the brand, the channels and the events calendar
- Working with major partners, broadcasters and a proud network of players, past players and supporters
- Based at the clubhouse at UQ’s St Lucia campus

How to apply: Email your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] by 20th November 2026. You’ll need the right to work in Australia. The full position description is available on request.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’d love to hear from you.

📌 Marketing & Events Coordinator (Brisbane)
🏢 University of Queensland Rugby Football Club
📍 Brisbane