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 an Event Coordinator to join our Event Operations team to deliver the Australian Open 2027. This is a full-time fixed-term contract from October 2026 to February 2027.
As this is a 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.
Joining us as an Event Coordinator (Product Operations), you will support the successful planning and operational delivery of Tennis Australia (TA) and Australian Open (AO) official events. Working across a diverse portfolio of events you will coordinate key operational elements including production, logistics, procurement, hospitality, creative execution and financial administration, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver exceptional event experiences.
This role requires a highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused event professional who overly working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and bringing event plans to life.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
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Coordinating the planning and operational delivery of TA and AO official events, ensuring key requirements, timelines and deliverables are effectively managed.
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Coordinating production, catering and creative requirements, working closely with the Live Events team, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support high-quality event outcomes.
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Supporting project management across key events by coordinating project meetings, maintaining project plans and timelines, tracking deliverables and supporting the timely delivery of outcomes.
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.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
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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