At Tennis QLD, 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 Pathways Coordinator supports the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of Queensland’s competitive tennis pathway, from grassroots through to elite events. This role assists with tournament application processes, Tournament Planner (TP) file creation, endorsement processes, and stakeholder communications. 

This role plays a key operational role in maintaining tournament systems, supporting event delivery, and providing guidance to affiliates and event deliverers. It will work closely with the Competitive Pathways Manager and the broader Competitive Play team, collaborating with internal teams, Tennis Australia, and regional stakeholders to ensure consistency and alignment to the Tennis Queensland Strategic Plan. 

In this role you will: 

• Administer the end-to-end tournament application process for all sanctioned events in Queensland. 
• Act as Tournament Director for TQ events, managing match plans, player communications, and on-the-day operations. 
• Coordinate court and venue bookings, travel and accommodation arrangements for TQ events and officials. 
• Work flexibly to assist with onsite delivery of Tennis Queensland Competitive Play events. 
• Support the TQ competitive play events and activations during TA major events, including at Brisbane International and Pro Tours. 

 About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• A tertiary degree in a relevant business or sport development/management field. 
• Experience in tournament software systems (e.g. Tournament Planner, League Manager, UTR). 
• Strong understanding of competitive tennis pathways, tournament administration, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• 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 QLD. 

 What’s to love? 

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities 
• Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program 
• 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  

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 12 July 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. 

Tennis QLD 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.