Event Operations Coordinator - UC Perth

Tennis Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing program

Discounts from partners

Job summary

Tennis West is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of the United Cup Perth. Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, you will help coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement, and on-site delivery to ensure a world-class event experience.

You will coordinate practice court operations, transport, ballkids, and tournament activities; assist with infrastructure planning, safety, and contractor management; and handle administration, including

Qualifications

• Experience in sports administration, major events, or event operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational aspects of the United Cup Perth, including practice court operations, transport, ballkids, event activities, and functional area setup.
• Support the planning and implementation of event infrastructure, services, player requirements, volunteer programs, and tournament functions.
• Coordinate event bump-in and bump-out activities, including contractor management, signage installation, inductions, site access, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with compliance, risk management, workplace health and safety requirements, and supplier documentation throughout the event lifecycle.
• Managing operational administration, including purchase orders, invoice processing, budget tracking, reconciliations, reporting, and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Sports administration

Event operations

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Driver's Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Tennis West, 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

Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, the Event Operations Coordinator plays a key role in the planning and delivery of the United Cup Perth. Working within the Operations team, you will help coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement, operational planning, and on-site delivery to ensure a world-class event experience.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating operational aspects of the United Cup Perth, including practice court operations, transport, ballkids, event activities, and functional area setup
• Supporting the planning and implementation of event infrastructure, services, player requirements, volunteer programs, and tournament functions
• Coordinating event bump-in and bump-out activities, including contractor management, signage installation, inductions, site access, and delivery schedules
• Assisting with compliance, risk management, workplace health and safety requirements, and supplier documentation throughout the event lifecycle
• Managing operational administration, including purchase orders, invoice processing, budget tracking, reconciliations, reporting, and post-event evaluations

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in sports administration, major events, or event operations, preferably within a sporting environment
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines
• Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups
• Be a proactive, detail-oriented team player who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Have sound computer literacy, strong administrative capabilities, and a genuine passion for sport and delivering high-quality events
• Hold a current Driver’s Licence
• 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 West, including availability during the tournament period, public holidays, evenings, and the festive season

What’s to love?

Maximum Term Contract | Full-Time

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

Applications close 20/08/2026 , however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis West 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.