Learning and Leadership Development Manager

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

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of leadership and organisational capability at Tennis Australia.

As Learning & Leadership Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in influencing how leaders lead, how teams perform, and how strategy comes to life across Tennis Australia and our Member Associations. You will design, build and embed enterprise‑wide leadership and learning solutions that uplift capability and performance at every level of the organisation.

Working in close partnership with the Director, Organisational Development & Talent, this is a key member of the Organisational Development & Talent leadership team. While the role has no direct reports, it carries significant functional leadership responsibility and enterprise‑wide influence, requiring strong credibility and the ability to partner with and influence senior and executive leaders.

Reporting to the Director, Organisation Development & Talent, in this role you will:

• Shape and lead Tennis Australia’s enterprise‑wide leadership and learning strategy, aligned to Tennis 2030 and future capability needs
• Design and build fit‑for‑purpose leadership frameworks, pathways and playbooks that embed expectations into everyday ways of working
• Design and facilitate high‑impact leadership and team development experiences across all leadership levels
• Partner closely with People Partners and leaders to diagnose capability gaps and deliver solutions that measurably lift performance
• Lead the evolution of Tennis Australia’s learning ecosystem, including the LMS, digital learning strategy and governance
• Leverage modern learning approaches, including blended, digital and emerging technologies, to extend reach and impact
• Ensure learning investment delivers value through strong evaluation, continuous improvement and ROI focus
• Build strong partnerships with external providers to deliver innovative, high‑quality learning solutions
• Support leadership, learning and compliance needs across the organisation, including major events such as the Australian Open

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating leadership and organisational development programs in large, complex or matrixed organisations.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in learning and development, with a strong focus on leadership development.
• Proven ability to influence senior and executive leaders without formal authority.
• A strong systems mindset, with the ability to design connected learning ecosystems rather than standalone programs.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning principles, leadership development and organisational effectiveness.
• High personal credibility, presence and confidence facilitating with senior leaders.
• A mindset for continuous improvement, ensuring talent programs remain relevant and impactful beyond the first year.

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• 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
• 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 April 2026.

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