Partner Activations Lead

At Tennis Australia, 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 Partner Activations Lead, you will play a critical role in bringing partner experiences to life at the Australian Open. You will lead the planning, delivery and operational execution of partner activations, ensuring they align with contractual commitments, operational requirements and the overall Australian Open vision.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of Australian Open partner activations, from concept development through to onsite execution and bump-out. Including but not limited to; Experiential Activations, Beverage Partner Bars, Retail Stores and Hospitality Suites

• Manage agencies, contractors and suppliers to ensure activations are delivered safely, on time and to operational standard

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders - Marketing Partnerships, Precinct Design, Site Delivery and Precinct Operations teams to ensure Partner Activations meet all operational, compliance and creative requirements

• Primary liaison between AO Contracted Caterer’s planning and operational teams to ensure effective set up and delivery of corporate hospitality suites and high-operating partner bars

• Champion our Circular Design principles and drive continuous improvement, innovation and sustainable practices across partner activations

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience delivering major events, brand activations or complex operational projects from planning through to execution

• Proven strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines and stakeholders simultaneously

• Ability to build effective relationships and confidently collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, agencies and external partners

• An understanding of event operations, site logistics, contractor management and compliance requirements. Ideal if you can interpret build drawings

• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences

• 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 Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & John Cain Arena
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• 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
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

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_hidden***.

W e will be reviewing applications as they are received .

Tennis Australia 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.

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