Event Operations Lead - Sydney at Tennis Australia

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.
 

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

We are now hiring for an Event Operations Lead – Sydney to join our team to deliver the United Cup Sydney. This is a full-time fixed-term contract until June 2026.

As this is seasonal role, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, November – 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

As Event Operations Lead – Sydney, you will support the planning and operational delivery of the United Cup Sydney. In this role you will:

• Oversee operational requirements, including temporary infrastructure, site overlay, and event services
• Manage suppliers and logistics to ensure smooth on-site delivery
• Prepare and distribute key operational documents including bump-in/out schedules, safety info, and supplier communications
• Use project management tools to track progress and support post-event reporting
• Manage budgets, purchase orders, and financial reconciliation

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in event management or a similar, with the ability to deliver under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience managing event logistics, including safe and efficient bump-in/out
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis NSW

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
• Salary packaging & 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. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 
 

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

Applications close 18th September, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.
 

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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