Tennis Development Officer

Play a key role in ensuring the continued growth of tennis in QLD
- Join a passionate team and become part of a fun and inclusive culture
- Flexible work practices, ensuring a positive work-life balance

At Tennis Australia, our vision is to create a Playful World through Tennis, for Everyone.

Tennis is more than a sport. It has the power to change lives by delivering health benefits, galvanising communities, and developing champions. The people who work at Tennis are team players: they are imaginative, humble, collaborative and, above all, excellent. They understand the fun and entertainment that our sport delivers, but also the social, commercial and community impact we have.

We are all about people on court and interested in our sport, from grassroots participation, all the way through to Grand Slams. If you are ready to harness the power of Tennis to create a more playful world, we want you on 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. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport. 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.

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. 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 Tennis Development Officer services Tennis Queensland affiliated clubs and stakeholders across the South Region. The role aligns with State and National tennis strategy and contributes to the growth, sustainability and overall success of tennis in the South region (Toowoomba) and across Queensland.
- Develop positive relationships with clubs and association stakeholders within the region to provide a high level of support and assistance to increase participation and improve club operations.
- Assist in the delivery of the Queensland Tennis Facilities Plan in the region specifically in relation to court upgrades, maintenance and accessibility.
- Support the TQ Competitive Play team to identify opportunities for increased participation and competitive play across the region.
- Assist to provide high quality reporting and administrative support to the South Regional Assembly and Tennis Queensland.
- Lead First Nations projects and initiatives for the South-West region.
- Identify and support opportunities for schools and clubs/coaches to connect to increase participation opportunities.

About you

What you will bring to the role:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to evoke the cooperation of stakeholders across a wide range of organisations including volunteers, coaches, associations and Local Government Agencies.
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge of sports administration through customer service, volunteering, coaching, officiating, or committee experience in club and community sport.
- Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Understanding of the tennis environment and the various stakeholders it engages.
- A current driver’s licence and current first aid certificate.
- You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What’s in it for you?
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
- Flexible working practices & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
- Tools of the trade - vehicle, laptop and mobile phone

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

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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