Tennis Participation Officer

At Tennis West, 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
- Tennis West is on the lookout for a passionate Tennis Participation Officer to help drive the growth of tennis across the region. In this exciting role, you’ll play a key part in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable tennis communities by engaging with stakeholders, promoting safe and welcoming participation opportunities, and bringing the regional tennis plans to life.

As the bridge between local clubs, players, and the wider tennis community, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact, helping more people discover and enjoy tennis, while shaping pathways that will keep them playing for years to come. This role will cover a territory including north metro as well as north regional through to Kununurra.

In this role you will be responsible for:
- Build strong relationships with clubs, coaches, and associations to support, influence, and drive participation growth across the region.- Collaborate with Tennis Australia (TA) and Member Association (MA) stakeholders to deliver Tennis West’s strategic priorities and Game On outcomes.-
- Promote and support the delivery of complementary racquet sports (Padel, Pickleball, POP Tennis) across WA’s club and local government venue network.- Partner with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Lead to embed inclusive programs within local clubs and coaching initiatives.- Work alongside Schools & Pathways Officers to encourage schools to adopt national tennis programs and actively participate in competitions.

About you
- To be successful in this role you will:
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across diverse groups.- Confident with digital tools (Microsoft Suite, databases, marketing platforms), adaptable to new technologies, and experienced in managing competing priorities under pressure.- Genuine enthusiasm for tennis and community sport, with a commitment to growing participation and living the values of Tennis West.- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, contributing positively to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture- Strong knowledge of Tennis and introductory coaching qualifications and/or relevant sport officiating qualifications (desirable)- 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 West

What’s to love?- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities- Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program- Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply.
- Tennis _W_est_ 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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