Tennis Australia

Event Operations Coordinator – UC Sydney

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

At Tennis NSW, 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

Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, the Event Operations Coordinator plays a key role in the planning and delivery of the United Cup Sydney. Working within the Operations team, you will help coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement, operational planning, and on-site delivery to ensure a world-class event experience.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating operational aspects of the United Cup Sydney , including practice court operations, transport, ballkids, event activities, and functional area setup
  • Supporting the planning and implementation of event infrastructure, services, player requirements, volunteer programs, and tournament functions
  • Coordinating event bump-in and bump-out activities, including contractor management, signage installation, inductions, site access, and delivery schedules
  • Assisting with compliance, risk management, workplace health and safety requirements, and supplier documentation throughout the event lifecycle
  • Managing operational administration, including purchase orders, invoice processing, budget tracking, reconciliations, reporting, and post-event evaluations

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have experience in sports administration, major events, or event operations, preferably within a sporting environment
  • Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines
  • Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups
  • Be a proactive, detail-oriented team player who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Have sound computer literacy, strong administrative capabilities, and a genuine passion for sport and delivering high-quality events
  • Hold a current Driver's Licence
  • 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 NSW, including availability during the tournament period, public holidays, evenings, and the festive season

What's to love?

Maximum Term Contract | Full-Time

  • 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

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 20/08/2026 , however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis NSW 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.

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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