Programs Lead at Tennis Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Programs Lead
Location: Melbourne VIC
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
The Programs Lead is responsible for driving and coordinating the successful delivery and growth of Tennis Australia's key participation initiatives, with a strong focus on children and youth participation. Working closely with the Youth Programs Manager, the role drives program planning and action by leading project delivery and coordinating cross functional teams to ensure initiatives are effectively planned, implemented and evaluated
for their effectiveness.
Set the overarching direction and tone of programs, ensuring alignment to the organisation’s strategic goals.
Act as the central point of coordination for program-related initiatives, ensuring clarity of roles, timelines and deliverables.
Establish and maintain structured feedback loops to capture insights from the field to inform continuous program improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including clubs, coaches, volunteers.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across platforms used for program tracking and evaluation.
Monitor monthly expenditure to ensure program spend remains on track and within approved limits.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
A qualification in Sport Management, Coaching, Education, Marketing, or a related field.
Sound knowledge of the Australian tennis ecosystem, including club structures, coach development pathways, and volunteer engagement.
Experience designing inclusive, scalable program frameworks and embedding continuous improvement practices.
Familiarity with national and international sporting bodies and alignment with industry standards and trends.
A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain).
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 9th September 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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