Event Workforce Coordinator

at  Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest rights-holder, sport’s governing body and media production houses in Asia-Pacific and each year we deliver Australia’s premier sports and entertainment event, the Australian Open (AO). Employing passionate innovators from around the world and with the value of imagination underpinning everything we do, we strive to create world-leading, iconic experiences for our fans, patrons, and players.
We are now looking for an Event Workforce Coordinator to join our team on a fixed term contract basis from October 2024 until January 2025 based in our Tennis West offices - Burwood.
As this is a seasonal contract, we request full availability and flexibility for the duration of the contract.
Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
About the role
Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a consistent employee experience for the event workforce during the United Cup. Working in close partnership with both the Diversity & People, and Major Events teams, you will implement a range of operational and administrative services that are aligned to the organisational objectives.

In this role you will:

• Liaise internally to understand workforce requirements for the event i.e. headcounts, functional areas.
• Coordinate Team Quallies (volume assessment centre), Team Rally and other information sessions ensuring that they are effectively delivered.
• Assist with the selection of the event workforce.
• Be responsible for managing and maintaining incoming workforce information, such as background checks, personal details etc.,
• Support event workforce induction and training.
• Be the first point of contact for event workforce members.

About you

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Previous HR and/or events experience with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment with conflicting tasks.
• Ability to build rapport, maintain confidentiality & remain calm under pressure.
• Developed computer literacy with experience in the use of databases and Microsoft Office suites.
• Demonstrate self-motivation with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• 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! A copy of the position description can be found
here
. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.
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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In this role you will:

• Liaise internally to understand workforce requirements for the event i.e. headcounts, functional areas.
• Coordinate Team Quallies (volume assessment centre), Team Rally and other information sessions ensuring that they are effectively delivered.
• Assist with the selection of the event workforce.
• Be responsible for managing and maintaining incoming workforce information, such as background checks, personal details etc.,
• Support event workforce induction and training.
• Be the first point of contact for event workforce members

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Previous HR and/or events experience with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment with conflicting tasks.
• Ability to build rapport, maintain confidentiality & remain calm under pressure.
• Developed computer literacy with experience in the use of databases and Microsoft Office suites.
• Demonstrate self-motivation with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Chec