Functional Area Manager (Content) at Tennis Australia

Carlisle, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contracting, Freelancer Management, Onboarding, Rostering, Payroll Processing, Stakeholder Management, Event Coordination, Problem Solving, Communication, Organization

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Our vision at Tennis Australia is to create a playful world through tennis. We hold a unique responsibility in sport, hosting a Grand Slam every January, which is the most important event on Australia’s annual calendar and has the eyes of the world at that time; whilst simultaneously building on the heritage and culture that underpins grassroots tennis participation. We are now looking for a Functional Area Manager to join our digital team on a full time, contract basis to work on the Australian Open. About the role In this role you will be responsible for managing the process of contracting, co-ordinating and on-boarding all freelancers for the Tennis Australia (TA) Digital Team during the January Summer of Tennis. This role will contribute to the overall delivery of digital content in the form of team coordination, assisting the TA Lead and liaising with relevant Business Units to manage freelancer accreditation, rostering and payments, in addition to other unit administration. In this role you will; Assist with the booking, contracting, coordination and formalising of freelance and contractor personnel. Coordinate team arrangements for accreditation, meal allowances or onsite catering, uniforms, parking, ground transportation, equipment and all other on-site requirements. Coordinate the team as required, including but not limited to contracting, on-site coordination, rostering, briefing and any other liaison necessary. Work with the relevant TA Business Units to track hours and process payroll payments. Satisfy all team requests and answer queries as they arise. About you What you will bring to the role: Large scale event experience is essential. Outstanding organisational and communication skills, and exceptional problem-solving ability. Strong focus on contracting, invoicing and management of large volume communications. Ability to work with a large number of stakeholders across a number of Business Units. Knowledge of RITEQ workforce management platform desirable. You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check. +++++++++++++++++++ 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. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Manage the contracting, onboarding, and coordination of freelancers for the digital team during the Australian Open. Handle administrative tasks including rostering, payroll tracking, and on-site logistics for personnel.