At Tennis Australia,we’recreating 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’rea team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.

Want your chanceto make a mark on a world-class,record-breaking event? We are hiring for anEvent Coordinator tojoin ourEventOperations teamto deliver the Australian Open 2027.This is a full-time fixed-term contractfromOctober2026to February2027.

Asthis is aseasonal role,werequire full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December – February. Ifyou'reready to help us serve up real impact,we’dlove to hear from you.

We’recommitted 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

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, creativeexecutionand financial administration, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver exceptional event experiences.

This role requires a highly organised,proactiveand solutions-focused event qualified whooverlyworking collaboratively, managing multipleprioritiesand bringing event plans to life.





In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Coordinating the planning and operational delivery of TA and AO official events, ensuring key requirements,timelinesanddeliverablesare effectively managed.
- Coordinating production, catering and creative requirements, working closely with the Live Events team,suppliersand internal stakeholders to support high-quality event outcomes.
- Supporting project management across key events by coordinating project meetings,maintainingproject plans and timelines, trackingdeliverablesand supporting thetimelydelivery of outcomes.
- Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders,suppliersand venues to support successful event execution.
- Coordinating with keystakeholdersto produce detailed event documentation including project plans, run sheets, event orders, guestlistsand floorplans.
- Coordinating on-site event operations including venue set up, food and beverage service, guestmanagementandlogistics, whileassistingwith real-time problem solving to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Coordinating event budgets, purchase orders, supplier invoicing, financialtrackingand post event reconciliation.
- Contributing to post-event reporting andidentifyingopportunities to improve processes and enhance the delivery of TA and AO events.





About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Proven experience coordinating events from planning through to delivery, ideally within corporate, major event,sportingor live event environments.
- Sound knowledge of event operations including production, audio visual, catering, creative execution,logisticsand supplier management.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities,timelinesand detailed event documentation.
- Strong communicationand stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to adapt, problem solve and remain composed in a fast-paced event environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality event experiences.
- Flexibility to work outside standard business hours asrequiredto support event delivery.

What’s to love?

- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Tickets to the Australian Open
- Monthly health & wellbeing activitieswith access toCorePlusPilates
- Onsite gym,tennis facilities& freeonsite car parking
- Arange of discounts from our sponsorship partners

You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a currentPolice Check andWorking 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.

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📌 Event Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Tennis Australia
📍 Melbourne