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At Tennis Australia, 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

As an Event Workforce Coordinator, you will drive the successful operational delivery of the Event Workforce and  Uniform Projects including leading the casual Uniform Team. Working closely with Functional Arena Managers, People and Culture and Communications, ensure recruitment, training and engagement activities meet outcomes from an event operational perspective.

Reporting to Event Workforce Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the design and delivery of the event workforce project
• End to end operational delivery of the event workforce project  lifecycle ensuring focus and attention is applied across all areas including systems, training, engagement, facilities, resources, surveys,  communication and project team coordination
• Coordinating design, delivery and daily operations of AO Collect and AO Team Hubs inclusive of bump in/out, daily performance, systems and communications
• Assisting in the creation and delivery of event induction and training content and processes
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships regarding workforce requirements and operations
• Work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate and distribute operational information relating to the event workforce ensuring up to date information across a broad spectrum of platforms
• Coordinating the event uniform project including; creating and updating process documents and manuals, managing annual stock orders and maintaining accurate stocktakes, ensuring accurate representation of uniform outfitter,
• Overseeing and leading the casual Uniform team during all phases of uniform distribution from stocktake at the TA warehouse, distribution at AO Collect and during the event period on site

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management and administrative tasks
• Experience in major events ideally in operations, workforce and/or projects
• Experience creating processes, manuals, documents and guidelines
• Experience creating rosters and using the Rosterfy platform
• Experience with apparel or stock management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with conflicting tasks.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills - ability to build rapport quickly with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
• 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 Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• 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 [email protected].

Applications close 25 June 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

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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