At Tennis NSW, 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.
About The Role Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, the Event Operations Coordinator plays a key role in the planning and delivery of the United Cup Sydney. Working within the Operations team, you will help coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement, operational planning, and on-site delivery to ensure a world-class event experience.
In this role you will be responsible for: Coordinating operational aspects of the United Cup Sydney , including practice court operations, transport, ballkids, event activities, and functional area setup
Supporting the planning and implementation of event infrastructure, services, player requirements, volunteer programs, and tournament functions
Coordinating event bump-in and bump-out activities, including contractor management, signage installation, inductions, site access, and delivery schedules
Assisting with compliance, risk management, workplace health and safety requirements, and supplier documentation throughout the event lifecycle
Managing operational administration, including purchase orders, invoice processing, budget tracking, reconciliations, reporting,
and post-event evaluations About You To be successful in this role you will: Have experience in sports administration, major events, or event operations, preferably within a sporting environment
Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines
Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups
Be a proactive, detail-oriented team player who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting
Have sound computer literacy, strong administrative capabilities, and a genuine passion for sport and delivering high-quality events
Hold a current Driver's Licence
Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis NSW, including availability during the tournament period, public holidays, evenings, and the festive season What's to love?
Maximum Term
Contract | Full-Time Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
Salary packaging & 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.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact
[email protected]. Applications close 20/08/2026 , however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. Tennis NSW 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. Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow.
There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities. 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.
Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.
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