Business Operations Coordinator

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Apply locations Melbourne VIC time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 8, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id R3516

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest rights-holder, sport's governing body and media production houses in Asia-Pacific and each year we deliver Australia's premier sports and entertainment event, the Australian Open (AO). Employing passionate innovators from around the world and with the value of imagination underpinning everything we do, we strive to create world-leading, iconic experiences for our fans, patrons, and players.

We are now looking for a permanent Business Operations Coordinator to join 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. 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. 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.

About the role

The Business Operations Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth, year-round operational management for Tennis Australia (TA), with a key focus on the facility management of Tennis Headquarters as well as our offsite warehouse. This role involves maintaining the office and onsite storage at Melbourne Park and supporting operations across TA's warehouse and storage locations to ensure safe and efficient operations.

In this role you will:

• Develop and implement purchasing, storage, and distribution strategies, policies, and plans for Tennis Australia (TA), ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at Tennis Headquarters (THQ) and the Altona Warehouse while maintaining cost-efficiency.
• Prepare and implement plans to maintain required stock levels at THQ and the Altona Warehouse, ensuring stock is available at the lowest possible cost to support operations year-round and during the Australian Open.
• Assist with the monitoring and tracking of spend and any variances across the logistics and warehouse cost centres, ensuring the supply of materials and equipment aligns with Tennis Australia's operational and event needs.
• Monitor and review storage and inventory systems at THQ and the Altona Warehouse to meet supply requirements, control stock levels, and ensure materials are managed efficiently.
• Liaise with other departments and stakeholders within Tennis Australia to coordinate outward goods requirements and manage associated logistics year-round.
• Direct and manage logistics staff activities at THQ and the Altona Warehouse, ensuring their performance aligns with operational needs and requirements.

About you

What you'll bring to the role:

• Major sport event logistics experience is essential
• Demonstrated financial management experience
• Competent computer skills with experience in the use of Microsoft Office & Microsoft Project, databases, and Barcode Systems experience is desirable
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Excellent organisational, problem solving and time management skills
• Demonstrate a high level of administrative skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills and ability to engage quickly with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds
• Ability to establish and manage professional and effective working relationships with suppliers and TA internal and external clients
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What's to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• 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

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. The salary range for this role is $74,000-$76,000+super. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.

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

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