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 fora Tournament Spaces Creative Leadtojoin ourteamto deliver the Australian Open 2027 This is afull-time fixed-term contractuntil February2027

Asthis is aseasonal role, 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
Reporting to the Tournament Space Design Manager, as the Tournament Space Creative Design Lead willbe responsible forthe creative and design direction and design delivery for AO27player and tournament spaces. You will innovate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create customer-centric solutions and world class branded environments.

• Lead the strategic, concept and spatial design of player spaces, delivering on the Player Performance Environmentsroadmap and overall creative vision
• Develop and evolve the design approach, including design language, guidelines, contentstrategyand functional designof spaces including,impactful entry experiences, restaurants, lounges, broadcast ready spaces right through to high performance gyms,wellnessand recovery spaces
• Concept and deliver both permanent and one-off spaces with a strong creative and cultural vision, bringing cohesive branded experiences to life
• Integrate storytelling across tournament spaces, aligned with precinct themes, content pillars and brand narratives
• Partner with AO Ops and cross-functional teams (Brand, Broadcast, PR, Marketing Partnerships) to drive a program of ideation,creativityand innovation
• Embed sustainability, circular and systems thinking across all design outcomes
• Prepare and present concepts to stakeholders
• Align and coordinate with our delivery and build partners to bring your vision to life
  

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Proven experience in interior, event/activationor exhibition design, with end-to-end project delivery
• Strong customer insight, collaboration, criticalthinkingand stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication, with the ability to influence
• Deep knowledge of design, architecture,cultureand live experiences, with the ability to translate trends into spatial design
• ProficiencyinRevit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong knowledge of construction and temporary builds
• 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
• 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.

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