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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.
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About the role
The Player and Coach Development Manager - NT leads the delivery and alignment of Tennis Australia’s Player Development and Coach Development priorities across the Northern Territory. The role is responsible for growing the volume, depth and quality of both talented athletes and coaches in the NT, while ensuring local environments are connected to national frameworks, expectations and pathway opportunities.
The role operates in a matrix environment across Tennis NT and Tennis Australia and requires strong relationship-building, communication, planning and delivery capability. The role will involve some travel with athletes, including trips where the role carries duty-of-care responsibilities for young people, as well as occasional Coach Development delivery outside the NT.
Develop and manage annual training and session plans for NT Talent programs, aligned to Tennis Australia’s Player Development pathway, Performance Philosophy, Player Development Matrix and national program frameworks.
Proactively identify, support and advocate for NT coaches through development opportunities, recognition, mentoring and national connection
Lead the planning and delivery of NT Talent programs, including Talent Hubs, Super 10s, NDP Connect, NDP Support, National Development Squads, State Talent Camps and Club Talent ID initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will have:
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 [email protected].
Applications close 12 July 2026, 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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