Finance and Business Operations Manager

At Tennis QLD, 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

The Finance & Business Operations Manager is responsible for leading Tennis Queensland's finance and business operations functions, ensuring effective financial management, operational systems, risk management and corporate services that support the delivery of the organisation's strategic objectives.

Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the role provides financial and operational advice, supports organisational decision-making through effective planning and reporting, and drives continuous improvement across finance, business operations and corporate services. This is a 12-month maximum term contract.

In this role you will:

• Lead Tennis Queensland's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, providing strategic insights to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, variance analysis and financial insights for the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Oversee purchase orders, invoicing, debtor management and financial administration processes.
• Oversee organisational financial performance, cash flow, systems, controls and compliance to support sustainable business outcomes.
• Drive business operations, including contract management, process improvement, operational systems and key organisational services.
• Lead enterprise risk, compliance and governance activities, ensuring effective frameworks, reporting and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen operational performance, support strategic decision-making and deliver organisational objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Business Management or related field (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, business operations or corporate services
• Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting capability
• Experience managing operational improvement and organisational change initiatives
• 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 QLD

What’s to love?

• 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
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees

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 13th 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 QLD 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.

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