Events & Operations Coordinator

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
 

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
 

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

The Events and Operations Coordinator is responsible for the operations of national programs to ensure clubs,
coaches and teachers have a positive experience with the national governing body. As a key member of the national programs team, the role will also coordinate communication with our internal teams, delivery network and participants, ensuring key messages are distributed to players, deliverers and staff. This is a 12 month max-term contract, full time.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with internal teams and Member Associations to manage timelines and coordinate the ordering of equipment and merchandise from suppliers.
• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of equipment and merchandise distribution from the warehouse for national program teams, deliverers and participants.
• Support in the ideation and formation of ideas to showcase tennis programs and initiatives at the Australian Open.
• Review, in collaboration with the coach team, yearly coach membership communication.
• Educate the Customer Support team on program related content and support with any program related enquires or matters, including the Customer Support Teams channel.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge of the Australian Tennis industry and or Sports industry
• Excellent time management, well organised with great attention to detail
• The ability to bring groups of people together and align on processes
• Problem solving skills and ability to pivot in challenging and time sensitive circumstances
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
• A preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging & 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! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

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

Applications close 24th April, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

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.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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