At Tennis Australia,we’recreating 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’rea team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.

Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event? We are hiring for two Catering Operations Coordinatorsto join our Product Operations team and help deliver the Australian Open 2027. These are full-time fixed-term contracts through to February 2027.

As these areseasonal roles, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December – February. Ifyou'reready to help us serve up real impact,we’dlove to hear from you.

We’recommitted 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

As a Catering Operations Coordinator,you'llplay a key role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of food and dining experiences across the Australian Open. Working closely with the Catering Operations Lead, food vendors, diningpartnersand internal stakeholders,you'llhelp ensure catering operations run smoothly across patron, player,workforceand media/broadcast environments.

In this role you willbe responsible for

• Support the planning,coordinationand delivery of catering operations across Australian Open venues, restaurants, foodvendorsand workforce dining areas.
• Coordinating vendor requirements, compliance documentation, accreditation, siteaccessand operational readiness activities throughout the event lifecycle.
• Building strong relationships with food vendors,contractorsand key stakeholders to support successful event delivery and guest experiences.
• Assistingwith cateringlogisticsincluding kitchen requirements, POS implementation, inductions, reporting, bump-in and bump-out activities.
• Supporting daily tournament operations by liaising with vendors,monitoringoperationalrequirementsand contributing to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience working within large-scale catering, hospitality, majoreventsor sporting event environments.
• Possess a strong understanding of food and beverage operations, including both front and back-of-house delivery.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with vendors,suppliersand internal teams.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, strong problem-solving capability andproficiencywith Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Preparedness to be flexiblein regard toworking hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’sto love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including access toCorePlusPilates and other wellbeing initiatives
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
  

To Apply

If you thinkyou’reup to the challenge,we’dlove to hear from you! Pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applicationssubmittedthrough our system will be considered.You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Checkand Working with Children Check

If you needassistanceor adjustments to fullyparticipatein the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au

We will be reviewing applications as they are received

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.