Logistics Project Lead

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 a Logistics Project Lead to join our team on a full-time, fixed term contract basis from September 2024 until February 2025.
As this is a seasonal contract, we request full availability, particularly flexibility across the summer months of December - February.
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
As the Logistics Project Lead, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of all venue logistical requirements for the Australian Open (AO) and its associated facilities and offsite storage. You will work behind the scenes to ensure all logistics services are delivered smoothly and reflect the high standards we strive to attain for our customer base.
Reporting to the Logistics and Warehousing Manager, you will:
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Coordinate and communicate with contractors, clients, staff and event personnel regarding site procedures and requirements for pre, during and post event modes.

• Coordinate logistics needs for planning, bump in, event period and bump out
• Assist in developing and presenting reports; projects status, timelines, budgets, post-event evaluation, continuous improvement.
• Coordinate operational requirements and site activities
• Assist in preparing and communicating any venue logistics, warehousing, and related safety procedures.
• Oversee and monitor site inventory distribution.

About you

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience in either event operations, logistics, supply chain or similar.
• High computer literacy and experience with databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team and contribute to a positive and successful work environment
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• 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.
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• Experience in either event operations, logistics, supply chain or similar.
• High computer literacy and experience with databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team and contribute to a positive and successful work environment
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check