Head of Business Operations

At Tennis Victoria (TV), we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. Our aim is to create safe, inclusive and thriving Victorian tennis communities, enabling more people to play more often

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 Head of Business Operations (Company Secretary) will be a key member of the Tennis Victoria (TV) executive leadership team and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is operating to the highest levels of compliance and in accordance with all relevant TV and Tennis Australia (TA) policies and procedures. The role will be required to lead on Governance (including Company Secretary duties) Integrity, Finance and Risk for TV.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing expertise and advice on all critical business support functions that enable the Board, sub-committees and staff to function effectively and efficiently.
• Overseeing and delivering the preparation of relevant papers and minutes for all Board and sub-committee meetings including the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), Nominations Committee, AGM and any special general meetings.
• The reviewing of By Laws, constitutional changes / fulfilling requirements, plus continuous reviewing and maintenance of the Risk Register and risk framework.
• Overseeing and supporting the finance and integrity functions of TV and ensuring sound financial management
• Embedding a culture of child safeguarding whilst influencing and educating key stakeholders.
• Overseeing the Business Optimisation & Data Lead to successfully review all internal systems, processes and reporting, establishing more automated and systemised reporting of the TV Strategy and other internal objectives.
• Influencing and contributing directly to the organisations culture and bringing TV’s values to life; striving to positively show the values daily and associated behaviours.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A qualification in Law/Governance, Business Management, Human Resources or other relevant field
• Previous experience in a role with a strong focus on policy, governance, integrity, finance, risk and compliance.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets.
• Experience in effective stakeholder management and communications.
• A love of sport and a strong desire to contribute significantly to the growth of tennis.
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis VIC.

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities - annual off site Vic Rally
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• Gym & tennis court access
• Monthly phone allowance
• Free onsite parking at AAMI Park
• Super Box tickets to Melbourne Park events including Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena and Margaret Court Arena
• Salary packaging and a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Full Tennis Victoria New Balance uniform comprising 2 polos, full tracksuit, vest, cap, bucket hat and shorts & full Ralph Lauren Uniform for the AO 

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 1 September 2025, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis VIC 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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