Executive Assistant & Office Manager

At Tennis NSW, 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

In this role you will be responsible for providing vital administrative and operational support across the organisation, acting as a key liaison with People & Culture, Finance, and IT while coordinating office operations, improving internal processes, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping foster a high-performing workplace culture.

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, including expense reconciliation, correspondence preparation, document and filing management, travel coordination, and other executive administration activities.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of strategic projects and key events, while preparing reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Tennis NSW office, overseeing support services, contractor relationships, fleet management, and ensuring a professional, efficient, and values-driven workplace environment.
• Administer business services finances, including invoicing, payments, and contract management, while partnering with Tennis Australia shared services teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and wellbeing by adhering to organisational OH&S policies and procedures, participating in safety training and return-to-work programs, and proactively reporting hazards, incidents, and workplace risks.
• Foster a safe and compliant work environment by taking responsibility for personal and team safety, seeking guidance on new procedures, and supporting organisational compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong office management background, including stakeholder coordination, contractor management, process improvement, and supporting a positive workplace culture
• Advanced administrative professional with strong proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and calendar management.
• Experienced in coordinating complex schedules, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
•  Skilled in professional business writing, stakeholder communication, finance and procurement administration, and prioritising competing demands while exercising sound judgement.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, integrity, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with a strong interest in sporting and event environments, a positive "can-do" attitude, and the flexibility to support events, tournaments, meetings, and functions as required.

• 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 NSW

What’s to love?

• This is a full time, permanent role

• 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

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected].

Applications close 7th August 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis NSW 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. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. 

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