Event Coordinator

At Tennis, our vision is to create a Playful World through Tennis, for Everyone.

Tennis is more than a sport. It has the power to change lives by delivering health benefits, galvanising communities, and developing champions. The people who work at Tennis are team players: they are imaginative, humble, collaborative and, above all, excellent. They understand the fun and entertainment that our sport delivers, but also the social, commercial and community impact we have.

We are all about people on court and interested in our sport, from grassroots participation, all the way through to Grand Slams. If you are ready to harness the power of Tennis to create a more playful world, we want you on our team!

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you play a key role in delivering world-class events for Tennis Australia (TA) and the Australian Open (AO). In this fast-paced, hands-on position, you will collaborate with the Event Manager and various internal teams to ensure the smooth planning, coordination, and execution of events across multiple locations. You’ll be responsible for overseeing procurement, managing logistics, maintaining budgets, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
 

The events team is experiencing an exciting period of growth, and with our expanding portfolio of events, this role presents significant opportunities for career advancement and development. As part of this growing team, you'll have the chance to build your career while contributing to the success of an iconic global event. This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the future of Tennis Australia and the Australian Open.
 

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of Tennis Australia (TA) and Australian Open (AO) events, ensuring objectives, budgets, and timelines are met
• Manage event budgets, including financial feasibility assessments, purchase orders, and post-event reconciliation, ensuring accurate expense and revenue tracking
• Oversee on-site logistics, including supplier coordination, venue setup, catering, and event operations for smooth execution
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including marketing, partnerships, and external partners, to align on any contractual commitments, event goals and ensure successful delivery
• Conduct post-event debriefs to gather feedback, implement improvements, and ensure efficient event wrap-up
• Use project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) to track progress, monitor milestones, and assist in post-event reporting

About you

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in event management or a similar role, with a strong ability to deliver successful events while working under pressure
• Sound knowledge of operational procedures in audio-visual, production, catering, creative theming, and sourcing entertainment/talent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to oversee the safe and efficient bump-in and bump-out of events, managing logistics and event setup
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program.
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety

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