It’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 an Events and Partnerships Coordinator to join our team at Tennis South Australia on a full time, ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships, the Events and Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for planning, executing, and assisting with all events for Tennis SA and The Drive. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all elements of the events, ensuring there are strong planning documents in place to ensure smooth delivery for all activities.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Strategically plan and execute all events for Tennis SA in line with national and Tennis SA goals
• Coordinate and manage an annual event calendar with internal teams for seamless delivery
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Partnerships Team to create event-specific collateral for sales proposals, government submissions, and other stakeholder documentation
• Assist in the management of key stakeholder relationships and relevant associated documentation
• Support in securing and maintaining strategic partnerships and sponsorships critical to Tennis SA's success

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Exceptional event planning capabilities, offering comprehensive solutions from trackers to contracts, and ensuring effective end-to-end solutions
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills in both one-on-one & group settings
• A creative and collaborative sales approach with a strong ability to negotiate and navigate complexities
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open / ATP Cup / AO Series Events
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
• Gym access (either subsidized or inclusive depending on location)
• Flexible working practices & 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! For more information and a copy of the position description, please click here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

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.

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