Job Description

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.

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We'rea team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.

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

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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.

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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.

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About the Role

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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.

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

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

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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

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- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
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- Tickets to the Australian Open
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- Monthly health & wellbeing activitieswith access toCorePlusPilates
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- Onsite gym,tennis facilities& freeonsite car parking
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- Arange of discounts from our sponsorship partners
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You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a currentPolice CheckandWorking with Children Check.

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We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

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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 (Victoria)
🏢 Tennis Australia
📍 Victoria