Add expected salary to your profile for insightsIt's an exciting time for tennis in Australia and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to high performance. We are transforming how we deliver tennis, with the aim of making it more accessible, to more people, more often. To help us achieve our plan we are looking for a Tennis Development Officer to join our team at Tennis NSW and contribute to the growth of tennis on a max-term basis until February 2026.Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis NSW. 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 our team.About the roleReporting to the Tennis Development Manager, in this role you will drive growth in tennis participation by supporting stakeholders in the outstanding delivery of playing opportunities and development of sustainable tennis venues in their region. You will adhere to the national and state-aligned regional tennis plans and play an integral role in building sustainable pathways for club-based tennis.In this role you will:Collaborate with stakeholders to develop tailored infrastructure and funding plans and strategiesAssist clubs in securing government funding for the maintenance and enhancement of tennis assetsFoster strong relationships with NSW member clubs, associations, and other tennis entities within the region, influencing and driving positive changeEngage with relevant local government authorities on tennis-related projects and initiativesProvide support for Southern NSW schools, assisting with event coordination, administrative tasks, and educational initiativesHelp clubs develop strategic marketing plans and leverage digital platforms to strengthen connections with existing and potential consumersPartner with the NSW Coach Relationship team to cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative ties between clubs and coachesAbout youTo be successful in this role you will have:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to evoke the cooperation of stakeholders across a wide range of organisations including volunteers, coaches, associations and Local Government AgenciesDemonstrated ability to influence change and drive behaviour of stakeholders towards a common goalA solid understanding of sports administration, ideally gained through volunteer experience in community sport at the club or association levelUnderstanding of the tennis environment and the various stakeholders it engagesA current driver's licenceHold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children CheckPreparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis AustraliaWhat's in it for you?Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunitiesMonthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive programTickets to the Australian OpenOnsite gym & tennis facilitiesFlexible working practices & free car parkingSalary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partnersTo ApplyIf you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! For more information and a copy of the position description, please visit our website - tennis.com.au. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.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.
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