International and Social Impact Project Officer na Tennis

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. 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

The International and Social Impact Project Officer role coordinates charity experiences, volunteering, international stakeholder engagement, and Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF) fundraising initiatives during the Australian Open (AO) and Summer of Tennis (SOT).  Additionally, the role provides year-round coordination of volunteering for the ATF charitable donation program, and the Australian Open Pacific Pathway program delivered across the Pacific.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Program coordination including assessing charitable gift requests against program criteria, coordinating charitable giving, program administration, data collection and reporting.
• Coordinating fundraising initiatives and campaigns, including donor engagement activities, fundraising calendar management, and campaign logistics.
• Assisting with fundraising event planning and execution, including venue coordination, donor communications, event ticketing, hospitality, accreditation, parking, logistics, merchandise and post-event follow-up activities.

• Stakeholder holder engagement and communications
• Preparing Board papers and materials, including the Australian tennis Foundation and Oceania Tennis Federation.
• Recruitment and engagement of the volunteer community including communications, training, coordination and development of a comprehensive database.

About you

You will be an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who can confidently manage multiple priorities while working both collaboratively and independently. You will bring excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. With a flexible mindset and a high level of initiative, you will contribute effectively to a dynamic environment and support the smooth delivery of events, operations, and administrative processes.

Key experience required:

• Knowledge of CRM systems and database management (e.g., Cvent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort in learning new technologies
• Event planning and delivery experience
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and financial processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of financial processes and budgeting
• 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 Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

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 Wednesday 3rd December, 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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