• Job Description

  Req#: R2536

  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 Australia (TA) we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game from grassroots to Grand Slams. To help us achieve our goals, we are looking for a Diversity & Inclusion Project Assistant to join our Inclusion & Diversity team on a fixed-term basis until February 2024.

  As the Diversity & Inclusion Project Assistant, you will work with the Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Team to assist and support on delivering I&D projects and initiatives during the summer of Tennis including the Australian Open. This will also include delivering LGBTQ+, First Nations and Disability initiatives in collaboration with external stakeholders.
  
  About the role

  Reporting to the National Inclusion & Diversity Coordinator, in this role you will:

  • Plan, coordinate, and support the delivery of key projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
  • Provide essential administrative support and general assistance, including taking an active role in attending meetings, documenting outcomes, and efficiently managing follow-up tasks
  • Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with internal and external project stakeholders to drive success
  • Contribute to a variety of operational duties and activities as directed by the Inclusion & Diversity team

  
  About you

  What you will bring to the role:

  • Experience in Diversity & Inclusion, Project Coordination, Business Administration/Management, or similar
  • Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and collaboratively with multiple teams and diverse groups of people
  • Exceptional organisation and administration skills with a high attention to detail
  • Strong computer literacy with experience in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality
  • You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

  
  What’s to love?

  • Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
  • Tickets to the Australian Open
  • Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
  • Flexible working practices & free car parking when onsite
  • Onsite gym & tennis facilities
  • A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

  
  To Apply

  If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found here. 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.
  
  At Tennis, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Tennis encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

  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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