Head of People Systems Optimisation

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 through modern people systems, 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

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Tennis Australia’s most significant HR technology transformations.

As Head of People Systems Optimisation, you will lead the end‑to‑end evolution of our HR technology ecosystem, ensuring we deliver a modern, integrated and employee‑centred experience for our people, leaders, volunteers and contingent workforce.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery accountability. You will own the HR technology roadmap, lead large‑scale system implementations and optimisation (with Workday at the core), and ensure our people systems enable better experiences, insights, compliance and operational excellence.

This role leads a small specialist team and works in close partnership with Technology, Finance, Payroll, People Services and external vendors. It has significant enterprise‑wide influence and requires strong leadership, credibility and change capability.

In this role you will:

• Lead and own Tennis Australia’s multi‑year HR technology strategy and roadmap, aligned to organisational and digital strategy
• Drive the optimisation and adoption of Workday across Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruitment, Learning, Workforce Planning, Time and Absence
• Lead major system implementations, enhancements and optimisation cycles, ensuring quality delivery, risk management and value realisation
• Shape future‑state HR processes and operating models that improve employee and leader experience
• Oversee vendor selection, contracting, governance and performance for HR technology partners
• Ensure strong data governance, system integration and delivery of meaningful workforce insights and analytics
• Lead organisation‑wide change, communication and digital capability uplift to embed new ways of working
• Build and lead a high‑performing people systems and change team
• Influence senior leaders and governance forums to enable effective decision‑making and prioritisation
   

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience leading large‑scale HR or enterprise systems transformations in complex environments
• Strong expertise in HR technology platforms such as Workday (or equivalent), including implementation and optimisation
• Proven experience owning system roadmaps, delivery governance and multi‑vendor environments
• A strong systems and process mindset, with the ability to simplify, integrate and improve end‑to‑end experiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead significant change and influence senior stakeholders without formal authority
• Experience working across HR, Technology, Finance and Payroll in integrated operating models
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery leadership
• Experience working in federated or complex organisational structures (desirable)

You will also be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, and demonstrate flexibility around peak event periods.

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
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

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 17th May 2026.

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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