Event Operations Coordinator

At Tennis Australia, we're creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.
 

We're a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.
 

We are now hiring for an Event Operations Coordinator to join our team to deliver the Brisbane International. This is a full-time fixed-term contract until the end of January 2026.
 

As this is seasonal role, we require full availability and flexibility across the contracted period. 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 Event Operations Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of the Brisbane International. In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the Event Operations Manager to deliver all operational requirements, including site equipment and communications, temporary infrastructure, risk and safety management, and player needs
• Assist with the coordination of bump-in/out schedules, information sessions, and event documentation and communications
• Coordinate budgets, process purchase orders, and support financial tracking and reconciliation
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure smooth event delivery

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in sport administration, event management or similar
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Experience managing event logistics, including safe and efficient bump-in/out
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks 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 Australia

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

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

Applications will close on the 12th of October; 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.
 

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.

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