At Tennis Queensland (TQ), 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
Reporting to the TQ CEO, the General Manager, Tennis is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the growth and sustainability of community tennis across Queensland. With a strong focus on clubs, participation, and community engagement, this role leads the strategic development and delivery of initiatives that support and strengthen the tennis ecosystem at a grassroots level.
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Communities Strategy - lead the development and execution of TQ's Communities strategy, with a strong focus on growing participation, supporting clubs, and ensuring a vibrant and sustainable tennis ecosystem across Queensland.
* Club Growth - deliver club growth through targeted support including financial sustainability, participation, revenue, and customer experience.
* Club Support - oversee the delivery of club servicing programs that provide practical tools, resources and support to affiliated clubs across Queensland.
* Queensland Tennis Centre (QTC) - Provide strategic oversight of QTC's tennis business, ensuring alignment with Tennis Queensland's communities strategy and its position as the state's flagship tennis venue.
* Leadership – Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
* Demonstrated ability to lead the development and execution of long-term strategies.
* Excellent communication skills, coupled with the ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
* A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing community sport, particularly club operations and sustainability.
* A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work cross-functionally and bring internal teams together.
* Skilled in managing budgets, resources and infrastructure, with a commercially minded focus.
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
* Preparedness to be flexible regarding 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
Applications close Tuesday 1 July, 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.
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