Retail Visual Merchandising Coordinator

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 Retail Visual Merchandising Coordinator to join our Commercial team to deliver the Australian Open 2026. This is a full-time fixed-term contract from November 2025 to February 2026.

As this 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

As the Retail VM Coordinator, you'll play a key role in bringing the AO merchandise experience to life. You will:

• Partner with the Retail Manager to support the operations of the AO Shops
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan and execute the bump-in and merchandising of AO Shops across the precinct
• Translate visual merchandising plans and the AO merchandise range into engaging retail displays, combining creative flair with a strong commercial mindset
• Work closely with the Retail Manager, Staffing Coordinator, and Inventory Planner to ensure smooth delivery and execution
• Oversee the visual merchandising and maintenance of all AO retail locations, ensuring shop floor teams are aligned with master plans and product layouts
   

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
• Highly developed computer skills with experiences in databases and Microsoft suite
• Proven experience in retail VM operations and execution or similar
• Ability to effectively time-manage and prioritise conflicting tasks to meet deadlines
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to engage and build professional relationships with people from diverse and varied range of cultural backgrounds
• 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.
 

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.
 

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

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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