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.
Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event?
We are hiring an Event Operations Manager – Adelaide International to join our team to help deliver a world-class tournament experience for players, partners, sponsors and fans alike.
This is a full-time fixed-term contract based until March **** in Melbourne or Adelaide.
As this is a seasonal role, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December - February.
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
Leading the end-to-end operational delivery of the Adelaide International, ensuring the event is delivered safely, professionally, on budget and to a world-class standard
Managing event operations including venue overlay, event build, court resurfacing, practice facilities, catering, transport, accreditation, player services and court services
Developing and executing operational plans, event schedules and functional area procedures to ensure seamless tournament delivery and player readiness
Managing event budgets, forecasting expenditure, monitoring costs and ensuring financial outcomes are achieved within agreed parameters
Leading, recruiting and developing staff, contractors and volunteers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture across all event operations functions
About you
Bring demonstrated experience delivering large-scale sporting,



entertainment or major event operations in complex, dynamic environments
Have strong project management and operational planning capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers and competing priorities
Possess sound financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement and contractor management
Be an exceptional relationship builder, able to engage effectively with players, officials, venue operators, government representatives, commercial partners and internal teams
Demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience inspiring, coaching and developing teams, contractors and volunteers to achieve outstanding event outcomes
Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia
What's to love?
Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
Tickets to the Australian Open
Health & wellbeing benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiatives
Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
We employ passionate people from various fields including: sports administration, coaching, media, legal, finance, information technology, marketing, sponsorship, people and culture, broadcast, events and ticketing.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to put your skills on display in the best game, why not show us what you're made of?
The ball is in your court!
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.
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📌 Event Operations Manager - Adelaide International
🏢 TA001 Tennis Australia
📍 Adelaide