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
The Head of Players with Disability (PWD) is responsible for driving the strategic direction of all PWD Performance pathways under the supervision of the Director of Performance Operations. The goal is to ensure sustainable success across our targeted disability pathways. More specifically, this role must co-create the PWD strategy, to meet the overarching goal to be world leaders in PWD tennis whilst aligning to the Performance Philosophy and Tennis 2030 strategy. Supporting this, the role will be responsible for managing national representative teams including (by not limited to) the Paralympics and World Team Cup.
In this role you will:
- Co-create and drive the strategic direction for all PWD pathways to ensure sustainable success.
- Work closely with the Diversity and Inclusion team to ensure alignment of strategies and approaches.
- Develop strong working relationships with PWD players and their teams.
- Oversee and manage the logistical requirements for approved tours and national representative team events.
- Assist with the development and delivery of a strategic plan that encompasses all relevant PWD pathways and ensures a growth in player numbers and long-term success.
- Create a culture that embraces open and honest communication, feedback and continuous development.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Proven ability to develop and implement a high-performance tennis program for athletes.
- Experience leading high performance sport, both directly with players, equally proven experience in influencing the environments of players not directly under your remit.
- Proven experience in sports administration, including the development of long-term strategic plans, leadership of staff and management of large budgets.
- Direct leadership experience with elite teams, preferably at an international level.
- 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
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 our team.
