Brisbane International

External Job Ad
At Tennis Australia (TA) plans are underway to deliver our summer of tennis for 2026 We are looking for a Safety Officer to join our team until February 2026.

About The Role
Reporting to the Manager Safety, Compliance and Emergency Management, the Safety Officer will:

• Undertake the role of Safety Officer in Place of Public Entertainment
• Assist in the development of the contractor Induction development
• Undertake incident investigations and incident reporting
• Complete hazard and risk identification, classification, and control in an event management & construction environment
• Monitor, audit and implement site specific safety management systems and performance
• Conduct safety assessments with staff including developing Safe Work Method Statements and Manual Handling Risk Assessments
• Monitor and audit contractor's safety systems
• Implement safety procedures, monitor safety performance, and undertake safety reporting

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a range of contractors and service providers
• Ability to provide quality administrative services in a busy environment following established systems and procedures
• Tournament knowledge and event management experience is desirable
• OH&S Certificate IV or higher is desirable
• Certificate in Place of Public Entertainment Safety Officer
• Warden training desirable
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Victorian Food Safety Supervisor Certificate desirable
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the events industry desirable
• Knowledge and previous experience in OH&S in the events industry
• Knowledge and understanding of OH&S principles and legislations

What's in it for you?

• Work at a world-class sporting event
• Career development with a range of on-the-job opportunities
• Flexible working practices

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.

Applications close
17 October 2025 at 11:00pm (AEST),
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.

At Tennis, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Tennis encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Location
Queensland Tennis Centre, 190 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson QLD

Team
Operations