Warehouse Assistant

TA001 Tennis Australia Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis Australia Limited is seeking a proactive Logistics Warehouse Assistant to support the Melbourne Open operations from our Altona North warehouse. The role involves handling, storing and delivering event assets with a focus on safety, accuracy and timely execution.

You will work closely with the Warehouse and Logistics teams during the busy lead-up to and during the Australian Open, bringing a hands-on approach to asset movement and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a busy team and autonomously.
• Excellent customer service and communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Computer literacy with event/warehouse databases and Microsoft Office.
• Qualification/experience in related field.
• Minimum 1+ years' experience working in a warehouse.
• Willingness to obtain Construction Induction Card (or equivalent).
• Forklift license required.
• Minimum 1+ years' forklift operation experience.
• Current Victorian Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, storage and movement of event assets.
• Receive, prepare and deliver assets safely and on time.
• Operate forklift to move loads and stack items.
• Support warehouse operations during peak Australian Open period.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift license

Driver's license

Construction Induction Card

Job description

At Tennis Australia (TA) plans are underway to deliver our summer of tennis for 2027! The Australian Open will be back and we're looking for a Logistics Warehouse Assistant to join our team until March 2027.

About the role

The Logistics Warehouse Assistant will play a key behind-the-scenes role in helping bring the Australian Open and our summer of tennis to life. Based at Tennis Australia's warehouse in Altona North, this position supports the Warehouse team with the maintenance, storage, movement, delivery and return of event assets used across the tournament. Our warehouse is home to a wide range of event-related equipment and assets, stored both indoors on racking and flooring, as well as outdoors in shipping containers. In this role, you'll help ensure these assets are received, prepared and delivered safely, efficiently and on time - contributing directly to the high standards we aim to provide for our customers, stakeholders and event teams. Working closely with the Warehouse Team and wider Logistics Team, you'll support operations in the lead-up to, during and post the Australian Open. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role within one of our busiest and most exciting periods, where your work will help keep the logistics program moving within tight event timelines. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude who is proactive, reliable, resourceful and quick to learn. You'll need to be comfortable working as part of a busy team, take pride in doing things safely and efficiently, and be ready to roll up your sleeves to support the successful delivery of a world-class sporting event.

About you

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail
• Proven ability to be an effective team member with the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills - working with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds
• Computer literacy with experience in the use of event/warehouse related databases and Microsoft Office is desirable
• Qualification/experience in related field (desirable)
• Minimum 1+ years' experience working in a warehouse
• Willingness to obtain/Must have valid Construction Induction Card (or State or Territory equivalent)
• Current Forklift license is compulsory
• Minimum 1+ years' experience operating a forklift
• Current Victorian Driver's license is compulsory

What's in it for you?

Not only will you receive a rewarding and enriching experience through being immersed in the culture of the event; but you will see the tournament come to life with your own eyes and be one of many that contributes to the success of this grand slam. You will also work with some inspiring and wonderful people who share your enthusiasm for Tennis and this great event.

Application Deadline

Applications Close Friday 16th October at 5:00pm

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. 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. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to put your skills on display in the best game, why not show us what you're made of? The ball is in your court!