At Tennis Victoria (TV), 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 Director of Tennis will have strategic oversight and lead the Places and People pillars of the TV Strategy to 2027 and associated key projects of this pillar. The role will act as a strategic conduit across both pillars and strive for efficiencies and collaboration as it relates to the interdependencies of these pillars.

The role will act as the 2IC to the CEO and deputise as and when required; being the trusted voice for TV in the absence of/and alongside the CEO. This role will be a 'trusted expert' across TV with the ability to provide strategic thinking and reporting to the CEO and board, who has excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, and is able to provide leadership and guidance to the broader team and tennis workforce

As an executive team member this role will also be responsible for influencing and positively contributing directly to the organisations culture and bringing TV's values to life; striving to positively show the values daily and associated behaviours.

In this role you will:

• Lead and deliver the Places and People pillars within the newly developed TV Strategy to 2027.
• Focus on the interconnectedness and efficiencies across both the People and Places pillars ensuring strategic oversight and collaboration.
• Oversee and manage the ongoing research and evaluation of TV delivered initiatives to review and refine their effectiveness and relevance.
• Innovate and generate revenue for Tennis Victoria by having a commercial approach to the delivery of initiatives with the wider TV business.
• In collaboration with Tennis Australia, lead the planning, delivery and implementation of National products being delivered at a community level.
• Drive a culture that embraces open and honest communication and feedback, helping others apply learnings and continuously develop.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Sport Management, Education, Physical Education, Sport Science, Human Movement (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of tennis coaching pathway within Australia and internationally as well as trends in tennis and tennis coaching/workforce.
• Strong leadership capability and managing large high performing teams. Evidence of influencing peers and people in senior roles without formal line management responsibility.
• Extensive understanding of the tennis ecosystem and all its key stakeholders (ie. volunteers, administrators) including local, state and federal Government.
• Demonstrated experience influencing stakeholders to successfully implement large scale change.
• 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 VIC.

What's to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities?- annual off site Vic Rally
• 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
• Gym & tennis court access
• Monthly phone allowance
• 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
• Full Tennis Victoria New Balance uniform comprising 2 polos, full tracksuit, vest, cap, bucket hat and shorts & Ralph Lauren Uniform for the AO

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 contactour team.

Applications close 18th 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.