Event Operations Manager - Precinct Activations

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

This role is responsible for managing the operational execution and end to end delivery of Precinct Activations to ensure the products are delivered and commercial outcomes are met. This includes project management responsibility for the build and fit out of TA activations, agency and supplier management, management of logistics, OH&S and compliance, day to day activation operations and management of event staff.

In this role you will:

Work with internal teams on the overall planning and delivery of Precinct Activations Operations across the site.

Project manage the operational requirements for the planning and delivery of activations including coordination and adherence to production briefs/schedules.

Manage multiple suppliers, ensuring product activation deliverables are met and build/fitout are installed within budget, to a high quality and on time.

Collaboratively work with build/agencies suppliers to develop build requirements in line with the project timelines.

Manage the successful delivery of all Product Activations during the Australian Open.

Work directly with the infrastructure delivery team, precinct operations, temporary structure contractors, sub-contractors etc to review and refine Product Activations and elevations.

Manage and track OH&S and compliance requirements for all suppliers, including document submissions to City of Melbourne.

About you

Solutions-oriented with a proven track record of successfully managing and executing event builds

Previous experience working on major events or large brand activations (outdoor)

Demonstrated ability to project manage, strong organizational skills and operational planning

Certificate/Diploma of Project Management (preferable)

Team management and leadership experience

Multi-million-dollar financial budgeting experience

Experience managing numerous stakeholders including client management and responding to client briefs

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 plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena

Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates

Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking

Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au.

Applications close 17th June 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

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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