Tournaments & Competitions Coordinator - South West

Tennis Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing activities

Health benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Tennis SA in South Australia seeks a Competitive Play Coordinator – South West to support administration and delivery of tournaments and competitions across the region. You will work with the Competitive Play Lead - South West and the broader team to grow tennis participation and enhance the player experience.

Key responsibilities include coordinating events, managing league programs and supporting major Tennis SA events while engaging with clubs, volunteers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clubs, volunteers, committees and stakeholders.
• Comfortable using databases, technology platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and show initiative when identifying solutions and opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and administration of Tennis SA competitions, leagues and match play programs using League Manager and Match Centre platforms.
• Coordinate Tennis Australia endorsed tournaments, including event administration, tournament delivery and director support.
• Manage competition activities for Southern Districts Tennis Association, including grading, fixtures, draws and stakeholder support.
• Assist with major Tennis SA events including Foundation Cup, Les Tapp, City v Country and State League Grand Finals.
• Coordinate Ball Kids programs, including recruitment, training, event operations and stakeholder engagement with Tennis Australia.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Initiative

Passion for tennis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Tennis SA, 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

As the Competitive Play Coordinator - South West, you will play a key role in supporting the administration and delivery of tournaments and competitions across South Australia. Working closely with the Competitive Play Lead - South West and broader Competitive Play team, you’ll help deliver high-quality competitive opportunities that enhance the player experience and support the growth of tennis throughout the region.

• Supporting the delivery and administration of Tennis SA competitions, leagues and match play programs using League Manager and Match Centre platforms.

• Coordinating and supporting Tennis Australia endorsed tournaments, including event administration, tournament delivery and tournament director support.

• Managing key competition activities for Southern Districts Tennis Association, including grading, fixtures, draws and stakeholder support.

• Assisting with the delivery of major Tennis SA events including Foundation Cup, Les Tapp, City v Country and State League Grand Finals.

• Coordinating Tennis SA’s Ball Kids programs, including recruitment, training, event operations and stakeholder engagement with Tennis Australia.

About you

• Have strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clubs, volunteers, committees and key stakeholders.

• Be confident using databases, technology platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and show initiative when identifying solutions and opportunities for improvement.

• Bring a passion for tennis and sport, with knowledge of competition delivery and the broader sporting industry considered highly desirable.

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

• Be prepared to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements associated with Tennis SA events and programs.

What’s to love? | Full Time | Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

• 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.

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiatives.

• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners.

• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering premier tennis competitions, tournaments and events across South Australia.

Applications close 17/09/2026.

Tennis SA 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.