Job Description
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.
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We're a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.
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Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event? We are hiring for a Design Manager - Signage & Wayfinding to join our Precinct Team to deliver the Australian Open ****. This is a full time fixed-term contract from September **** to February ****.
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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.
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About the role
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The Design Manager - Signage & Wayfinding is responsible for leading the design function supporting the Australian Open signage and wayfinding program.
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Leading a team of designers, the role oversees the planning, coordination and delivery of signage design from concept through to production-ready artwork, ensuring all outputs are delivered on time, meet brand standards and effectively support operational requirements. Working in partnership with the Event Operations Lead – Signage & Wayfinding, the Design Manager translates operational requirements into clear, consistent and accessible visual communication that enhances the patron experience across the precinct.
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The role provides leadership to the design team, manages design workflow and priorities, and acts as the key decision-maker for design quality, ensuring signage is fit for purpose, production-ready and delivered to a consistently high standard.
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In this role you will:
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Lead, coach and develop a team of designers delivering signage and wayfinding assets.
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Work in partnership with the Event Operations Lead to align design delivery with operational priorities.
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Interpret site plans, event maps and venue drawings to inform accurate and effective signage placement.
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Manage the end-to-end design workflow for signage projects.
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Participate in internal and external post-event reviews of signage and wayfinding outcomes
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About you
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To be successful in this role you will have:
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Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a design team.
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Ability to read and interpret site plans, floor plans and technical drawings to accurately inform signage placement.
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Strong people leadership, coaching and performance development skills.
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Experience managing design workflow across multiple concurrent projects.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
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A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
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Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia
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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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Health & wellbeing benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiatives
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Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
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A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
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Applications close 1st September ****, 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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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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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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📌 Design Manager - Signage & Wayfinding (Victoria)
🏢 Tennis Australia
📍 Victoria