Tournament Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Tennis Victoria tournament portfolio, managing over 25 events.
• Act as Tournament Director for key events, overseeing on-the-ground decision-making, event flow, and competition management.
• Manage the Endorsed Events process from initial application through to approval and communication.
• Oversee event finances by monitoring budgets, tracking performance, and ensuring sustainable operations.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying and implementing opportunities to strengthen the financial success of competitive play events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clubs, venues, community organisers, and partners.

Requirements

• Proven experience coordinating or managing the operational delivery of sporting events, tournaments, or large-scale programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing event budgets and monitoring financial performance.
• Ability to deliver outcomes in complex environments with peak workload periods and time-critical decision-making.
• Familiarity with event management systems, scheduling tools, or sports administration platforms.
• Relevant qualification in sport, event management, or a related discipline.
• Ability to hold (or obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Flexibility regarding working hours to meet the requirements of event schedules.

Benefits

• Career development through formal education and on-the-job training opportunities.
• Access to Australian Open tickets and Superbox tickets for events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena.
• Monthly health and wellbeing activities including access to CorePlus Pilates.
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities, and free onsite car parking.
• Salary packaging and various discounts from sponsorship partners.
• Attractive leave benefits, including up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave and specific leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

About the Company

Tennis Australia is one of the largest sporting organisations in Australia. We are a team of imaginative and passionate people dedicated to creating a more playful world through tennis—from grassroots levels to the Grand Slams. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.