Tennis Australia

Event Coordinator

Tennis Australia  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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 foranEvent Coordinatortojoin ourEventOperations teamto deliver the Australian Open 2027.This is afull-time fixed-term contractfromOctober2026to February2027

Asthis is aseasonal role,werequire 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

Joining us as an Event Coordinator (Product Operations), you will support the successful planning and operational delivery of Tennis Australia (TA) and Australian Open (AO) official events. Working across a diverse portfolio of events you will coordinate key operational elements including production,logistics, procurement, hospitality, creativeexecutionand financial administration, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver exceptional event experiences.

This role requires a highly organised,proactiveand solutions-focused event professional whooverlyworking collaboratively, managing multipleprioritiesand bringing event plans to life.

In this role, you willbe responsible for

  • Coordinating the planning and operational delivery of TA and AO official events, ensuring key requirements,timelinesanddeliverablesare effectively managed.
  • Coordinating production, catering and creative requirements, working closely with the Live Events team,suppliersand internal stakeholders to support high-quality event outcomes.
  • Supporting project management across key events by coordinating project meetings,maintainingproject plans and timelines, trackingdeliverablesand supporting thetimelydelivery of outcomes.
  • Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders,suppliersand venues to support successful event execution.
  • Coordinating with keystakeholdersto produce detailed event documentation including project plans, run sheets, event orders, guestlistsand floorplans.
  • Coordinatingon-site event operations including venue set up, food and beverage service, guestmanagementandlogistics, whileassistingwith real-time problem solving to ensure seamless event delivery.
  • Coordinating event budgets, purchase orders, supplier invoicing, financialtrackingand post event reconciliation.
  • Contributing to post-event reporting andidentifyingopportunities to improve processes and enhance the delivery of TA and AO events.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Proven experience coordinating events from planning through to delivery, ideally within corporate, major event,sportingor live event environments.
  • Sound knowledge of event operations including production, audio visual, catering, creative execution,logisticsand supplier management.
  • Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities,timelinesand detailed event documentation.
  • Strong communicationand stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to adapt, problem solve and remain composed in a fast-paced event environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality event experiences.
  • Flexibility to work outside standard business hours asrequiredto support event delivery.


What’sto love?

  • Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities

  • Tickets to the Australian Open

  • Monthly health & wellbeing activitieswith access toCorePlusPilates

  • Onsite gym,tennis facilities& freeonsite car parking

  • Arange 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.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.


Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen.

We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.

Tennis Australia

About Tennis Australia

Tennis is part of our national sporting and cultural heritage.

The sport contributes strongly to the cohesiveness of our community, providing a safe and healthy sport and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities.

Since our beginnings in 1904, Tennis Australia has developed into a significant sports and entertainment business. Our responsibilities include marketing tennis as a sport and a brand, staging international events including the Australian Open and a number of other events including:

- United Cup

- Adelaide International

- Hobart International

- Davis Cup

- Fed Cup

- Australian Pro Tour

Tennis is our passion and we are committed to growing the tennis community, developing future tennis stars and honouring the sport’s heritage.

Here at Tennis Australia we believe that playing makes life better and so it's our mission to create a playful world through tennis for everyone.

Want to learn more? For more information about us and to keep up to date with daily news and events follow us on LinkedIn or visit www.tennis.com.au.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1904
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