Tournament Administrator

At Tennis VIC, 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.

About the role

The role of the Tournament Administrator is to provide administrative support and engage with various stakeholders to support the Victorian tournament landscape. You will assist in the planning, organisation and delivery of a range of Tennis Victoria delivered tournaments as well as support third party tournament
deliverers, to ensure a consistent tournament delivery with a focus on providing a positive player experience.

In this role you will:

- Provide administration and operational support to the delivery of Tennis Victoria State level
tournaments and significant community events.
- Play a role in supporting third-party tournament providers in the administration of endorsed tournaments.
- Support event providers to ensure they are strategically aligned with the Tennis Victoria Events Calendar.
- Be responsible for the management of Tournament Planner Software files for endorsed events including the creation of acceptance lists, seedings, doubles pairing and draws.
- Process all relevant income/expenses in WorkDay when required.
- Assist in the delivery of education in the Tournament Sector, specifically Tournament Planner software.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

- Knowledge of tennis landscape within Australia (Tournaments and Competitions).
- Demonstrated experience in competition or event delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with varied stakeholders.
- Strong administration skills including computer literacy with Microsoft suite, record keeping and report writing.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- 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 VIC.

What’s to love?
- Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
- Gym & tennis court access
- Free onsite parking at AAMI Park
- Super Box tickets to Melbourne Park events including Rod Laver Arena
- 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
- Full Tennis Victoria New Balance uniform comprising 2 polos, full tracksuit, vest, cap, bucket hat and shorts, as well as a full Ralph Lauren AO uniform

To Apply

- Tennis VIC 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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