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.
About the role
The Competitive Play & Professional Events Administrator will play a key role in the delivery of successful operations for Australian Junior and Professional events. The success of the delivery of the Australian Professional Event calendar is in the planning and preparation. This role will create efficiencies through creating and communicating streamlined administrative & reporting platforms.
In this role you will:
- Assist with management of the Competitive Play Feedback and Tournament inboxes.
- Set-up Australian Pro Tour, World Tennis Tour Junior, Australian National Junior Championship and Diversity & Inclusion Events.
- Support with Financial logistics including payment of invoices through Workday.
- Assist with the compilation of Progress and Final reports for State Government funding grant submissions.
- Coordinate travel and accommodation for event staff.
- Initiate and streamline processes to increase team efficiencies.
- Liaise with a range of event stakeholders, including Professional Events & Officiating Operations team, Member Associations, Tournament hosts, Health & Wellness, Referees, Chief Umpires, and local and international officials for operational requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Australian tournament landscape.
- Experience working on and successful administration of operation elements relating to tournament delivery.
- High level IT Competency and skills using Microsoft Office and other computer programs.
- 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
- Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
- 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
- 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
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 15th October 2025, 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'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.
