Job Description

At Tennis VIC, 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

We are looking for a Manager of Workforce Engagement & Special Projects to lead the strategic development, growth and governance of the Victorian tennis workforce. In this role, you will drive workforce acquisition, engagement, education, compliance, and strategic grant initiatives – ensuring Tennis Victoria builds a diverse, capable, and sustainable workforce to support grassroots growth across the state.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead and deliver the Victorian workforce strategy, driving growth, engagement, and retention aligned to 2024–2028 priorities
• Build and scale workforce pipelines, partnering with internal teams, education providers, and industry stakeholders
• Design and deliver workforce education programs, including workshops, forums, and professional development initiatives informed by data insights
• Drive inclusion and growth across key cohorts, including youth, women and girls, and all abilities
• Lead strategic grants and special projects, from identification and submission through to delivery, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Oversee workforce governance, operations, and reporting, including compliance, budget management, and major workforce deployments
  

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training, professional development programs, and support resources
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and bring diverse groups together
• Proven ability to lead initiatives that drive participation, engagement, and community impact within sport or similar environments
• Commercial and operational acumen, including experience managing budgets and delivering programs effectively
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Understanding of the community sport landscape (ideally tennis), including participation trends and the needs of clubs and regional communities
• 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 VIC.

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

Tennis VIC 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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