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At Tennis QLD, 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

The Head of Commercial is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and commercial performance across Tennis Queensland and for delivering the Premium Experience hospitality program for the Brisbane International. The role brings together sponsorship and commercial partnerships, Brisbane International Premium Experiences, Queensland Tennis Centre commercial opportunities and complementary format development under a single commercial leader. A key component of the role is leading fundraising and donor engagement, leveraging the Brisbane International and Tennis in Queensland.

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of a commercial partnerships strategy that grows sponsorship revenue across Tennis Queensland.
• Service and renew existing partner relationships, ensuring contractual obligations are met and partners are actively engaged throughout the year.
• Partner with the General Manager, Tennis and the Queensland Tennis Centre Tennis Manager to identify and pursue commercial revenue growth opportunities at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
• Lead the commercial development of complementary format events including the Pickleball Slam and future non-traditional revenue opportunities at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
• Develop and execute fundraising programs, campaigns and events.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated success in commercial sales, sponsorship or business development in sport, events, entertainment or a related sector.
• Strong client relationship management capability with a track record of renewals and client satisfaction.
• An understanding of the tennis, sport or major events landscape.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, commerce, sport management or a related field are desirable.
• 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 QLD.

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 [email protected]

Applications close 12th July 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.
 

Tennis QLD 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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