Event Operations Lead - Cleaning & Waste
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 for an Event Operations Lead – Cleaning & Waste to join our Event Operations team to deliver the Australian Open ****.
This is a full-time fixed-term contract from Nov **** toMar****.
As this is a seasonal role, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December to February.
If you are ready to help us deliver a world-class event, we would 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
Coordinating cleaning and waste requirements across the Australian Open precinct
Developing operational plans, workforce schedules and service delivery documentation
Managing stakeholder relationships with internal teams and external service providers
Supporting waste, sustainability and climate action initiatives across the event
Monitoring on-site operations and contributing to seamless event delivery during the tournament period
About you




To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in event operations, cleaning, waste management or a similar operational environment
Experience in key stakeholder relationship management acrossvarious organisational levels
Experience in Microsoft product suite eg,Powerpoint, Excel,Outlookand Teamsrequired
Knowledge of Monday.com is beneficial
Have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
Bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and remain calm under pressure
Be prepared to work a roster that includes weekends, public holidays and evenings whenrequired
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
Applications close on 13th Nov ****, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the role earlier if we find the right candidate.
Tennis Australia is committed to providing a secure setting 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.
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📌 Event Operations Lead - Cleaning & Waste (Melbourne)
🏢 Tennis Australia
📍 Melbourne