TA Photo Desk and Systems Manager at Tennis… · Melbourne

TA Photo Desk and Systems Manager Location: Melbourne VIC At Tennis Australia,we’recreating 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’rea team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. Ifyou'reready to help us serve up real impact,we’dlove to hear from you. We’recommitted 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 Photo Desk and Systems Manageris responsible forthe end-to-end management and delivery of Tennis Australia’s(TA)Photography Program, ensuring consistent, high quality photographic coverage across all TA events,programsand activities throughout the year. The role manages the strategic planning, briefing,commissioningand delivery of photography to support PR, editorial, marketing, commercial and archival needs. It oversees theaccurateediting, captioning,filingand distribution of images, whilemaintainingand growing the TA Photo Archive to ensure content is easily accessible forallstakeholders. A keycomponentof the role is building and managing strong relationships with industry leading freelance photographers and editors, ensuring TA engages top tier talent across the AO and Summer of Tennis and a broad range of year-round events,initiativesand campaigns nationwide. The Photo Desk & Systems Manager ensures all photographic outputs align with Tennis Australia’s brand standards and supports compelling storytelling, mediacoverageand commercialobjectivesacross the organisation. In this role you will: Oversee the compilation and management of briefs across the Summer of Tennis from TA departments including editorial, marketing, commercial, participation,performanceand more Manage the quality control of TA’s digital content management systems (CMS) in its entirety. Develop, and implement systems, processes, and workflows that enable the effective, efficient, and high-quality delivery of TA’s photography requirements. Prepare and oversee the photography budget, incorporating projections and specific AO/Summer of Tennis resourcing and delivery requirements. Drive the ongoing commercialisation and monetisation of the TA photography program,identifyingopportunities to maximise the value of the image library through licensing, partnerships and other revenue generating initiatives. Ensure clear and consistentongoingcommunicationtoallteamsregardingthe photography archive. About you To be successful in this role you willhave: Strong knowledge of the photography industry. Extensiveexperience as a photo editor, including experience working on a photo desk within anewsroom,newswireenvironmentor major event capacityOR Proven experience managing photography operations at high profile events or within a photography operations team. Experience managing teams of freelance photographers and editors, supported by a strong industry network. Strong understanding of media and editorial standards, including how photography is used across digital, print and broadcast platforms. Advanced knowledge of photography workflows, including Photo Mechanic, FTP deliverysystemsand Adobe Photoshop. Previouspeople management and leadership experience is essential, includingoutstanding communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds. Experience is managing budgets. Demonstrated experience working with digital asset management systems and online publishing. Knowledge of tennis,playersand the Australian Open tournament. AcurrentPolice CheckandWorking with Children Check(or willing to obtain) Preparedness to be flexiblein regard toworking hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia What’sto love? Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities Tickets to theAustralian Open plusSuperboxticketsto eventsat Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena Monthly health & wellbeing activitieswith access toCorePlusPilates Onsite gym,tennis facilities& freeonsite car parking Salary packaging& arange of discounts from our sponsorship partners Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers andSorryBusiness andCeremonialLeave 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 thinkyou’reup to the challenge,we’dlove to hear from you! Pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applicationssubmittedthrough our system will be considered. If you needassistanceor adjustments to fullyparticipatein the application process, please contactrecruit@Tennis.com.au. Applications close26thMay 2026,howeverwe 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. Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.