Lead Experience Designer (UX/UI)

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

We’re looking for an experienced Digital Experience Lead to shape and drive the future of our web and digital interface ecosystem. This role blends strategic thinking, UX/UI expertise, and technical collaboration, leading the evolution of our website and associated platforms while working closely with development teams and external partners. You’ll play a key role in defining how digital experiences are designed, built, and delivered, ensuring they are user-centric, scalable, and aligned to our broader participation and engagement goals.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Lead the strategy and evolution of website and digital interfaces, including exploration of apps, frontend libraries, and emerging technologies

Partner closely with developers to translate UX/UI concepts into high-quality, scalable digital experiences

Own and manage the design system, ensuring consistency and best practice across all digital touchpoints

Conduct and apply user research to inform design decisions and continuously improve user journeys

Manage external vendors (including consultancy partners) and collaborate with internal teams such as Participation to deliver key initiatives

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

Bring 6-8+ years’ experience in digital, product, agency, or content-led environments, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Have strong expertise in UX/UI design and research, with the ability to lead design thinking and implementation

Be highly proficient in Figma and comfortable working within design systems and developer workflows

Have experience working with CMS platforms (ideally AEM) and can confidently navigate technical conversations with developers

Be a strong communicator and storyteller, with a portfolio (website or PDF) showcasing your work.

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 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 18 July 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.

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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