Tournaments & Competitions Coordinator - South West

Tennis Australia Limited; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Discounts from sponsorship partners

Wellbeing activities and recognition

Job summary

Tennis SA in Adelaide, South Australia, is seeking a Competitive Play Coordinator - South West to support administration and delivery of tournaments across the region. You will work with the Competitive Play Lead - South West and the broader team to provide high-quality competitive opportunities and grow tennis in the area.

The role involves coordinating league management systems, tournament administration, and Ball Kids programs, with a focus on strong organisational skills, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and multi-priority management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clubs, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Proficient with databases, technology platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates initiative to improve processes.
• Passion for tennis and sport; knowledge of competition delivery is desirable.
• Hold or be willing to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Flexible with working hours for Tennis SA events and programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication & relationships

Database proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Initiative & problem solving

Passion for tennis/sport

Compliance checks (Police/Working with

Tools

Databases

Office software

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. 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.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• 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

To be successful in this role you will:

• 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, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

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.

As one of the biggest sporting organisations in Australia, it takes more than just tennis experts to keep things running at Tennis Australia, our state-based Member Associations and all our tennis events.

We employ passionate people from various fields including: sports administration, coaching, media, legal, finance, information technology, marketing, sponsorship, people and culture, broadcast, events and ticketing.