Patron Communication Specialist

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.

Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event? We are hiring for a Patron Communications Specialist to join our team to deliver the Australian Open 2026. This is a full-time fixed-term contract from September 2025 to February 2026.

As these are seasonal roles, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December – February. 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 Patron Communication Specialist, you'll play a key role in shaping the customer experience at the Australian Open. Embedded in the Customer Experience team, you'll craft clear and timely information for patrons across digital and physical channels — from ticket purchase through to arrival and event day.

In this role you will:

• Lead operational communication projects across pre-event and in-event phases
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to streamline content and manage approvals
• Write and optimise content across formats — from digital maps and SMS to screens and guides
• Ensure consistency between customer and workforce-facing information across all channels
• Maintain accurate content and automate information sharing across teams and platforms

About you

You're a confident communicator and detail-focused project coordinator, passionate about content that enhances experience.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in content creation, copywriting or communications, ideally in events or sport
• Strong attention to detail and time management to handle multiple deadlines
• Great stakeholder skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams
• An organised mindset, with the ability to manage projects and shifting priorities
• 3+ years of relevant experience and preferably a degree in communications or related field.

What's to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• 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.Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au .

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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