Event Operations Coordinator – UC Sydney en Tennis Australia

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 Coordinator – United Cup Sydney to join our Operations team. This is a full-time fixed-term contract from October 2025 to February 2026. 

As this is a 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 

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the Event Operations Lead and Operations team across all operational requirements 

• Coordinating temporary infrastructure and site overlay 

• Assisting with major event services, safety, risk management, and emergency services 

• Supporting tournament operations and player requirements 

• Enhancing player and patron experience 

• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, government and transport authorities, and emergency services to deliver operational excellence 

 
About you 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Demonstrated experience in event operations and delivery within large-scale sporting or entertainment events 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with government agencies, contractors, and suppliers 

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure 

• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to event delivery at 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. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 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].  

 
Applications close 03/10/2025, 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.