Tennis Australia is one of the largest sport’s governing bodies, rights-holder and media production houses in the Asia-Pacific region. With over 800 employees across the country, growing to more than 5,000 during the Summer of Tennis, we support and promote tennis from grassroots to Grand Slam level. Each year we also deliver Australia’s iconic premier sports and entertainment event, the Australian Open.
As an employer, we foster a dynamic, inclusive environment where women can excel. We are committed to diversity, work-life balance and providing opportunities for women to progress. We believe playing makes life better, so whether you’re looking to build a career in sport, be involved in major events, or grow professionally, Tennis Australia is the ideal place to make meaningful impact.
At Tennis Australia, our culture is underpinned by four values:
Imagination – the ability to continually see things in a new light, to bring a growth mindset to new ideas and enthusiasm for positive change.
Collaboration – together we can do so much! Sustained success really does come from people trusting one another, and although we might each be different, it is by valuing our collective diversity that we can deliver the greatest value.
Excellence – Grand Slam achievement on the tennis court serves as an inspiring example for excellence, but excellence can be displayed by anyone, and we strive to be the benchmark.
Humility – generosity in victory and graciousness in defeat. Demonstrating kindness and humility allows you to look beyond yourself. Crucially, humility boosts diversity through its fostering of inclusivity and acceptance.
Tennis is a game for everyone
We believe that tennis is a vehicle for inclusion both on and off the court. At Tennis, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work every day. We respect and value differences, as the collaboration of different backgrounds and different perspectives can spark meaningful conversations where innovation, creativity and inspiration thrive.
Tennis Australia, and our state Member Associations, offer a wide range of career opportunities. From growing grassroots participation, developing our next Grand Slam champions or delivering world-class events, there is bound to be a role which matches your skills, interests and talents. Discover more on our business areas.
Life at Tennis - Q&A with Jessica Oliver, Leadership & Capability Advisor
What makes Tennis stand out as an inclusive and supportive place for women to work?
“Tennis is a leader in fostering inclusion and support for women. The sport has been a global trailblazer in offering equal prize money for men and women, setting a powerful standard on the world stage for decades—a legacy I’m proud to contribute to. As an organisation, we back this up with policies like our industry-leading parental leave policy, which provides substantial time off for primary carers while ensuring they are supported to return and thrive in their roles. We also embrace flexible, hybrid working arrangements, which are especially beneficial for women balancing work with family responsibilities.”
How does the company ensure that woman employees have equal opportunities for leadership and advancement?
“At Tennis, we have made significant progress in promoting gender equality at all levels of leadership. Our Board adheres to the 40:40:20 gender split in line with our gender equality governance policies. We are equally dedicated to achieving balanced representation within our Senior Leadership Group, including at the Executive level. Each year, the Executive teamhave meaningful conversations to explore strategies on how tocontinue to nurture and developthe women in our business.We also actively champion women in senior roles as mentors, creating opportunities for others to learn, grow, and be inspired by their leadership and achievements.”
How has the company supported you in achieving your career goals?
“Tennis is an incredible organisation for personal and professional growth. It’s a place where people genuinely care about each other and are passionate about their work. I’ve been lucky to build meaningful relationships with leaders across the business who have supported my development by offering interim leadership opportunities and secondments. Through roles in Participation, Marketing, and now the People team, I’ve felt encouraged and empowered to explore new challenges, expand my skills, and find my niche.”
How does Tennis support you in maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
“Tennis offers a fantastic flexible working setup. When I’m in the office, the environment is vibrant and collaborative, making it easy to connect and produce great work with an amazing team. At the same time, the flexibility to work from home and adjust my hours gives me the freedom to prioritise my health and wellbeing while still contributing meaningfully to our shared goal of creating a playful world through tennis.”
Recruitment practices
We have embedded principles of fairness and equity into our recruitment process to ensure we keep our business operations and workplace fair and free from all forms of inequality and discrimination.
Our Talent team are committed to ensuring a balanced shortlist is presented to hiring managers, there is a blend of men and woman progressed to interview stage as well as a balanced panel of interviewers to assess potential employees throughout the hiring process.
Benefits at Tennis
·Industry leading parental leave policy including 10 extra care days for eligible employees returning to work
·5 days of life leave, in addition to sick leave, for unexpected or extraordinary needs
·Flexible and hybrid working environment
·Training and development programs e.g. Leader as Coach
·Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
·Onsite gym and tennis facilities as well as health initiatives such as Coreplus Pilates
·Tickets to the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis events
·Access to Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena
·A range of discounts and offers from our sponsorship partners
·Salary packaging
·Flu vaccinations
·Free car parking
Flexible and remote working
Flexible work options offered
Open to candidates discussing flexible working arrangements during an interview
Yes
Formalised policy related to flexible working arrangements in place
Yes
A message from Tennis Australia (TA) about flexible and remote working
We support Tennis Team Members to work flexibly and in a way that enables them to reach their full potential. We feel this is important in our efforts to build an inclusive and diverse culture that embodies our values of imagination, collaboration, humility and excellence.
Culture at Tennis Australia (TA)
“Tennis has been instrumental in my professional growth, I’ve been given opportunities to influence and drive future strategic initiatives, serving as a strong voice, key adviser, expert, and leader. The flexibility and support in managing my time and work have been incredibly rewarding and empowering. I’ve been granted the authority and autonomy to excel and deliver results.”
