Senior Staff Writer

time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R3984

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 a Senior Staff Writer at Tennis Australia, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality editorial content that informs, engages and excites tennis fans. From in-depth player profiles to live tournament coverage, feature articles, and breaking news stories, your writing will shape the way Australian and global audiences experience the sport. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Shaping the voice of tennis in Australia with engaging stories across web, print and social
• Covering players, tournaments, and trends year-round — from Grand Slams to grassroots
• Delivering fast, accurate coverage with daily match reports, interviews and analysis
• Crafting long-form features and content for major publications such as the official Australian Open Program and Australian Tennis Magazine
• Collaborating with editorial, digital, and media teams to amplify storytelling across platforms.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• A natural storyteller with 5+ years in journalism — sports and tennis a big plus
• Confident writing across formats: from SEO-optimised web stories to in-depth features
• A strong multitasker who thrives under pressure and loves tight deadlines
• Proactive, creative and collaborative — great with stakeholders, sharp with detail
• Curious and driven to uncover unique angles that connect fans with the game
• Excited to pitch and explore content ideas, with a collaborative approach to ideation
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Prepared 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 .

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.

Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen.

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As one of the biggest sporting organisations in Australia, it takes more than just tennis experts to keep things running at Tennis Australia, our state-based Member Associations and all our tennis events.

We employ passionate people from various fields including: sports administration, coaching, media, legal, finance, information technology, marketing, sponsorship, people and culture, broadcast, events and ticketing.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to put your skills on display in the best game, why not show us what you're made of?