Head of Tennis

At Tennis Tasmania, we’re supporting, enabling and leading Tasmanian Tennis to transform one rally at a time. 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 Tennis is a key leadership role responsible for delivering the strategic pillar: Convert and Retain. This role is focused on strengthening the capability and capacity of Tasmania’s delivery network of tennis clubs, coaches and regions to deliver welcoming, sustainable and high-quality opportunities for people to stay in tennis. As thousands of new participants are inspired and introduced to the sport, particularly through schools and events, this role ensures those participants are successfully connected to club environments, coaching programs and meaningful tennis experiences that retain them long term.

The Head of Tennis leads partnerships that enable and support with the club network, regional associations and coaching community, enabling them to deliver participation programs, provide excellent customer journeys, and foster a culture that is welcoming, safe, inclusive and aligned with The Tasmanian Way.

This role will work closely with the Head of Marketing & Events and Coach Relationships and Engagement Manager and to create clear participant journeys from first hit to ongoing engagement, while also supporting development opportunities to grow the future tennis volunteers, workforce and leadership.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in relevant business, sport or related discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• Proven leadership experience in participation growth, sport development or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing community clubs, regional associations and coaches.
• Demonstrated experience building capability within volunteer and professional-led environments.
• Ability to drive operational delivery, manage budgets, and monitor measurable performance outcomes.
• Experience managing grants or investment programs and evaluating outcomes.
• Experience in regional engagement and a commitment to supporting all parts of Tasmania.
• Positive Working with Vulnerable Persons (Children) check &National Police Certificate (mandatory).

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• 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

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 30 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 Tasmania 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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