Tournament Director: Pathways & Growth

Tennis Australia Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis SA in Adelaide is seeking a highly organized Tournament Delivery Manager to lead the pathway from grassroots to professional competition.

You will manage the annual calendar, support Tournament Directors, and collaborate with clubs, volunteers, officials and Tennis Australia to deliver outstanding events.

Join a team dedicated to growing participation, offering professional development and a dynamic, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports administration, event management, competitions or tournament delivery.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple events, stakeholders and priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clubs, volunteers, officials, players and internal teams.
• Proactive problem solver who can identify opportunities to improve processes and participation.
• Confident communicator able to educate, influence and support a broad range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Flexibility with working hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, delivery and promotion of Tennis SA’s tournament pathway from first competitive experience through to professional-level competition.
• Managing the annual tournament calendar, ensuring events are delivered to a high standard and aligned with participation, athlete development and Tennis Australia priorities.
• Providing education, guidance and support to Tournament Directors, helping build capability and consistency across events throughout South Australia.
• Acting as Tournament Director for key Tennis SA and South Australian Pro Tour events, working closely with clubs, councils, officials and Tennis Australia to deliver outstanding experiences.
• Driving innovation and growth across competitive play, identifying new opportunities and enhancing tournament offerings in line with participation and lifestyle.

Job description

Tennis SA in Adelaide is seeking a highly organized Tournament Delivery Manager to lead the pathway from grassroots to professional competition.

You will manage the annual calendar, support Tournament Directors, and collaborate with clubs, volunteers, officials and Tennis Australia to deliver outstanding events.

Join a team dedicated to growing participation, offering professional development and a dynamic, community-focused workplace.