Women and Girls Coordinator – Tasmania

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

Play a critical role in advancing gender equality in tennis by leading the implementation of the Tennis Women and Girls Strategy in Tasmania. You will manage the delivery of tailored programs and initiatives that will be key to increasing the access, participation and opportunities for women and girls in the sport.

In this role you will:

• Ensure the national Women and Girls strategy is reflected in the Tennis Tasmania strategy by collaborating with the leadership.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert on Women and Girls by assisting in the training and remaining up to date on knowledge of gender equality.
• Deliver Women and Girls programs and initiatives to support the increase in women and girls leading and playing tennis.
• Support in the identification and application for local and government grants available for programs and initiatives for women and girls, involving the completion of associated applications for the grants.
• Observe, evaluate and report on the Tennis Tasmania Women and Girls programs and initiatives.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in delivering professional development programs.
• Commitment to gender equality for women and girls in tennis and a passion for sport and tennis.
• Effective interpersonal skills and experienced in building collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Expertise in project management and delivery knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment and influencing key stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualification in business management, education, physical education, sport science, or human movement (desirable).
• Aa current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain).
• 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
• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• 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
• 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 Friday 30 January, 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.

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