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. 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 Lead (Product Operations), you will drive the successful planning and operational delivery of Tennis Australia (TA) and Australian Open (AO) official events. You will lead end-to-end event operations across a diverse portfolio of events, ensuring exceptional experiences are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard.
This role requires a highly organised and solutions-focused event professional who can confidently lead cross-functional project teams. Supporting the Event Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading the operational planning and delivery of TA and AO official events, ensuring objectives are met, budgets are managed effectively, and programs are delivered to a high standard
Leading production, catering and creative requirements, working closely with the Live Events team to ensure cohesive, high-quality event outcomes
Driving project governance by facilitating project group meetings, clearly defining responsibilities, coordinating key operational elements across venues, content, marketing/brand integration, guest experience and logistics, ensuring timely delivery
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies, suppliers, venues and talent to ensure successful event execution
Managing event budgets, financial tracking, procurement processes, and post event reporting and reconciliation
To be successful in this role you will bring:
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 24 June 2026, 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.
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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