Head of Tennis Operations

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Tennis NSW Full time
  • Lead the strategic growth of competitive play and development pathway for Tennis in NSW
  • Flexible work practices based at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre
  • Great perks including onsite car parking and gym

About the role

The Head of Tennis Operations & Pathways is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Tennis NSW in all aspects of tournaments, competitions, development pathways and key participation and strategic projects as well as taking the lead on important stakeholder relationships.

Working closely with the Tennis NSW CEO, and as part of the Executive team, in this role you will:

  • Develop and set the strategic direction for the competitive play landscape in NSW.
  • Lead and manage player development by providing a performance pathway and player support program.
  • Effectively manage key tennis stakeholder relationships (Tennis Country, Metro Sydney, Officials etc) to positively influence outcomes with each of these groups.
  • Oversee the development of plans and strategies relating to player development and participation projects that will assist in delivering on our Vision 2025 objectives.
  • Lead and develop a high-functioning and engaged team.

About you

What you will bring to the role:

  • Demonstrated strong understanding of the Tennis landscape with particular reference to competitive play and development pathways.
  • Experience in and/or a deep understanding of the delivery and management of tennis competitions, tournaments, leagues and participation programs.
  • Sound understanding of the state and national sports systems as they relate to the development of Tennis.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and the capacity to motivate, influence and inspire.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills both in one-on-one and public speaking situations.
  • Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships and partnerships that support business growth and performance.
  • You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What's in it for you?

  • Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
  • Health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program.
  • Onsite gym & tennis facilities
  • Flexible working practices
  • Free car parking
  • A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

At Tennis Australia, our vision is to create a Playful World through Tennis, for Everyone.

Tennis is more than a sport. It has the power to change lives by delivering health benefits, galvanising communities, and developing champions. The people who work at Tennis are team players: they are imaginative, humble, collaborative and, above all, excellent. They understand the fun and entertainment that our sport delivers, but also the social, commercial and community impact we have.

We are all about people on court and interested in our sport, from grassroots participation, all the way through to Grand Slams. If you are ready to harness the power of Tennis to create a more playful world, we want you on our team

We believe tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport. We take great pride in providing a working environment that allows people to be their authentic self and offers the flexibility that our people need to thrive both at work and at home.

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact

To Apply

If you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you A copy of the position description can be found here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.

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.

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