Signage & Wayfinding Project Manager

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 for a Signage & Wayfinding Project Manager to join our Commercial Team to deliver the Australian Open 2026. This is a full-time casual contract from the start of July until end of February.

As this is a seasonal event 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
Play a pivotal role in leading the design and delivery of user-centric wayfinding systems across a variety of environments. You will work from concept through to implementation and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of navigation solutions. In this role you will:

• Conceptualise and develop innovative wayfinding systems tailored to various physical spaces
• Lead projects end-to-end, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables to a high standard
• Conduct site analyses, user research, and accessibility assessments to inform inclusive design outcomes
• Create clear and engaging visual representations, including signage, maps, and graphics
• Present wayfinding strategies to clients and stakeholders, clearly articulating design intent and benefits
• Ensure compliance with accessibility codes and signage standards (including DDA standards)

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

• 5 years' experience in wayfinding design, ideally in architectural or urban environments
• A relevant degree (e.g. Architecture, Graphic/Industrial Design) and a strong portfolio of wayfinding work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Revit/BIM experience highly regarded
• Strong spatial design, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Solid grasp of wayfinding principles, typography, and design systems
• Understanding of accessibility standards and confident stakeholder engagement
• 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
• 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. You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact us direct.

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.