Expression of Interest - AO27 Event Contract Opportunities

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 seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals to join our team and help deliver the Australian Open 2027. These are full-time fixed-term contracts from August 2026 to February 2027.

As these are seasonal roles, 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!

About the Roles

You will play an integral role in delivering the Australian Open, coordinating and executing key aspects of the event across a range of operational and commercial functions.

Role types include:

• Event Coordination – assist in planning and delivering seamless events
• Precinct and Product Operations – support operations for the precinct including products, activations, and experiences
• Customer Experience – deliver outstanding patron engagement and service across the precinct
• Broadcast & Media – assist with operations to ensure world-class media coverage
• Signage – coordinate production, placement and maintenance of event signage
• Logistics – support the movement of people, products and equipment across the site
• Partnerships & Sales – assist in commercial and partner operations, retail activations and stakeholder servicing

Please note, the roles we recruit are at the coordinator/specialist level, reporting into a permanent lead/manager.
 

About You
To be successful in these roles, you will enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment bringing:

• Relevant experience in a specific field such as event operations, customer experience, or logistics (major event experience highly desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administration systems
• 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
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply
 

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected].

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

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.

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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