Tennis is part of Australia’s cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game and the positive impact it can have on society.
Tennis is a sport that is open for all and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO Tennis NT, the Head of Tennis is the key interface for the tennis community across the NT. Their purpose is to grow the number of people playing tennis, how often they play, and the variety of ways people may engage with the game. The Head of Tennis works to grow interest in tennis in the NT at a broad level, with the intent of leveraging that interest in tennis to result in more people playing tennis regularlybecoming a part of the NT tennis community.
In this role you will:
Grow tennis participation by maximising the benefits of Tennis NT affiliation and support.
Strengthen and develop relationships to positively impact the tennis community.
Delivery of the strategy to grow tennis in the NT.
Be the Tennis NT champion for information management of our stakeholder network.
Promote tennis and NT tennis opportunities in schools.
With advice and support from the Marketing and Inclusion Manager, provide assistance to our affiliated clubs to help them grow tennis participation through local marketing.
About you
You will have a passion for helping communities through sport, and an appreciation for tennis (and life!) within a regional environment. They will show an ongoing commitment to uncover and demonstrate how tennis is unique amongst sports with wide-ranging community benefits and the potential for lifelong participation across multiple pathways (playing, volunteering, coaching – to name a few).
Additionally, you will bring:
- Strong presentation and communication skills in both one-on-one & group settings
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Tech-savvy and able to use or adopt relevant platforms to fulfil role requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of sports administration and governance, including grant-writing
- Education and experience within any of these relevant fields: Tennis; Sport and Recreation; Marketing;
- Project Management; Facility Development or Event Planning
- You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
What’s in it for you?
- Tool of Trade – Fleet Vehicle available
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
- Onsite tennis facilities
- Flexible working practices & free car parking
- Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
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