Senior Frontend Developer

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

We are seeking a Frontend Engineer to join our Technology & Digital team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role will contribute to the development and evolution of our Australian Open web platform.

You will build and maintain solutions that meet both user and business needs, collaborating across product, design, business analysis, and QA to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, technical excellence, and the digital experience for one of Tennis Australia’s key platforms.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the frontend development and ongoing maintenance of the Australian Open digital experience, utilising modern and appropriate technologies
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable code, conducting reviews, implementing best practices, and embedding data protection measures
• Apply Agile methodologies to efficiently manage development, identify and resolve technical challenges, and minimise workflow disruptions
• Maintain clear and accessible technical documentation and stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Hands-on experience with VueJS and/or React for building dynamic, component-driven interfaces
• Exposure to TypeScript is a bonus, particularly in the context of typed component development with VueJS or React
• Experience integrating and working within Storybook for component development, documentation, and visual testing
• Familiarity with modern build tools such as Webpack and/or Vite, including configuration and optimisation
• Experience theming in Drupal (Twig templating, theme development, and the Drupal theme layer)
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
• Ability to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality, accessible front-end code
• Familiarity with CSS methodologies such as BEM, SMACSS, or similar
• Experience working within a component-based design system
• Comfortable working in an agile/scrum environment and collaborating closely with designers and backend developers
• Strong understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2), including semantic HTML, ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility — with a commitment to building inclusive interfaces by default
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and working within a collaborative branching workflow
• Tertiary in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 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

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 the 23rd of March; 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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