VIP Admin Assistant

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. 
 

Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event? We are hiring a VIP Admin Assistant to join our Executive Office team to deliver the Australian Open 2026. This is a full time (Max - Fixed Term) based at Melbourne Park from Oct 2025 to February 2026.

As this is seasonal role, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December – February. 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

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the creation of daily reporting and obtaining information to provide to the hosts on the floor, taking into account key relationships, sensitivities, and strategic placements.
• Distributing digital tickets for VIP hospitality and stakeholder events, and tracking tickets issued, recalled, or changed.
• Providing ongoing support to VIP guests, responding to enquiries and troubleshooting digital ticket issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Supporting the VIP & Stakeholder Relations Manager and Coordinator with RSVP updates, hospitality enquiries, and guest communications.
• Assisting with general tournament information, ad-hoc administrative tasks, and the pack-down of hospitality facilities at the conclusion of the event.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a high level of computer literacy and confidence with troubleshooting systems.
• Bring previous experience in administration, ideally within events, corporate, or VIP environments.
• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to problem-solve independently while contributing to a team.
• Be flexible with working hours and arrangements throughout the tournament period.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What's to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• 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 close 19/09/2025, 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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