At Tennis VIC, 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

The Tennis Development Officer - Country South East will contribute to the National vision to create a playful world through tennis and Tennis Victoria's purpose of creating safe and inclusive thriving Victorian tennis communities, enabling more people to play more often from Drouin to Mallacoota.

Key to this role is to support the delivery of the Thriving Tennis Communities (TTC) framework in the region and build the capability of our stakeholders and affiliates to deliver thriving, safe, inclusive, and welcoming tennis communities.

In this role you will:

• Focus on the servicing of clubs, schools, coaches and competition deliverers by developing positive relationships within the region to influence, adopt and drive change.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Pathways, Coach Leaders, Places to Play and Inclusion to support planning and tennis delivery in the region.
• Drive strong safeguarding and inclusive practices to support clubs in creating safe, welcoming and inclusive environments.
• Support venues to provide quality programming and opportunities to increase junior and youth participation.
• Support and train volunteers to use appropriate participation and registration systems endorsed by Tennis, including ClubSpark.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Sports Management Degree and/or a relevant introductory coaching qualification (desirable).
• A current driver's licence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to evoke the cooperation of stakeholders
• across a wide range of organisations including volunteers, coaches, associations and councils.
• Demonstrated understanding of sports administration, ideally gleaned through volunteer experience in club or
  association level community sport.
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain).
• A preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis VIC.

What's to love?

• Tool of Trade Vehicle & monthly phone allowance
• Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
• Gym & tennis court access
• Free onsite parking at AAMI Park
• Super Box tickets to Melbourne Park events including Rod Laver Arena
• 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
• Full Tennis Victoria New Balance uniform comprising 2 polos, full tracksuit, vest, cap, bucket hat and shorts, as well as a Ralph Lauren AO uniform

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 reach out to our team.

Applications close 18th of July 2025, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis VIC 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.