Programs Coordinator

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

The Programs Coordinator role is responsible for engaging more schools in the Federal Government Sporting Schools initiative while creating a pathway for ongoing community sport participation with local clubs and coaches. The role will ensure the effective coordination and delivery of all administration processes to make sure schools and endorsed deliverers receive a quality experience with the sport.

This is a secondment opportunity which will run till October 2026.

In this role you will:

• Administer the end-to-end processes for the Sporting Schools initiative including communication with schools and coaches who have been allocated grants as part of the program.
• Liaise with the Federal Government Sporting Schools team with any queries on the program.
• Support coaches in their endeavours to become Sporting Schools endorsed, including the registration process and approvals.
• Distribute equipment packs and support material associated with each booking through the warehouse distribution centre/system.
• Collate data and process teacher registrations for the Teacher Ambassador Program.
• Accurately record and update information within databases including My Tennis, Airtable and Monday.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Deep knowledge of the Australian Tennis industry
• Strong understanding of the education industry and the challenges facing schools/teachers
• Proven knowledge in coach membership processes and approval
• High level administration skills with knowledge in database management, email and internet systems
• 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
• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
• 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
• 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
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

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 recruit@Tennis.com.au .

Applications close 2nd September 2025, 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.

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