Local Government Lead

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.

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
The key responsibility of the Local Government Lead – Regional role is to deliver the Thriving Tennis Communities (TTC) framework at a council level, via analysis and interpretation of data, to tell the story of tennis and to ensure the health and sustainability of tennis across all LGA's of regional Victoria. This includes upgrades to current clubs / venues and provision of future clubs / venues via network planning. A project pipeline for regional Victoria should be top of mind in all discussions and understanding the needs for regional Victoria.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with councils and key tennis networks by developing positive relationships within the region to influence, adapt and drive change.
• Identify current and future trends for tennis within and across councils and work with the Regional Tennis Manager - Country to ensure this is considered in any region-wide planning.
• Collaborate with the relevant staff managing the relationship with clubs and venues to maximise all potential funding, facility improvement, and program support opportunities.
• Conduct regular reviews and, if required, realignment of plans, with councils to ensure the progress of TTC objectives in the region.
• Work with councils in the establishment of new clubs at new venues and appropriate network planning.

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

• A Sports Management Degree (desirable), or demonstrated experience relative to the role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to evoke the cooperation of stakeholders across a wide range of organisations including councils and the broader tennis community.
• Strong report writing, data analysis and presentation skills are essential.
• High computer literacy with Microsoft suite and database management and confidence in adopting diverse digital platforms.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis VIC.

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
• 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

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 11th September 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.
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