Tennis Australia (TA)

At Tennis Australia, our culture is underpinned by four values:

Imagination – continually seeing things in a new light, with a growth mindset and enthusiasm for positive change.

Collaboration – sustained success comes from trusting one another and valuing our collective diversity.

Excellence – Grand Slam achievement inspires us, but excellence can be displayed by anyone, and we strive to be the benchmark.

Humility – generosity in victory and graciousness in defeat. Humility boosts diversity by fostering inclusivity and acceptance.

Tennis is a game for everyone

We believe tennis is a vehicle for inclusion both on and off the court. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work every day, and where different backgrounds and perspectives spark innovation, creativity and inspiration.

Tennis Australia and our state Member Associations offer a wide range of career opportunities, from growing grassroots participation and developing our next Grand Slam champions to delivering world-class events.

• What makes Tennis stand out as an inclusive and supportive place for women to work?

“Tennis is a leader in fostering inclusion and support for women. The sport has been a global trailblazer in offering equal prize money for men and women, setting a powerful standard on the world stage for decades. As an organisation, we back this up with policies like our industry-leading parental leave policy, which provides substantial time off for primary carers while ensuring they are supported to return and thrive in their roles. We also embrace flexible, hybrid working arrangements, which are especially beneficial for women balancing work with family responsibilities.”

• How does the company ensure that women employees have equal opportunities for leadership and advancement?

“Our Board adheres to the 40:40:20 gender split in line with our gender equality governance policies. We are equally dedicated to achieving balanced representation within our Senior Leadership Group, including at the Executive level. Each year, the Executive team explore strategies to continue to nurture and develop the women in our business, and we actively champion women in senior roles as mentors.”

• How has the company supported you in achieving your career goals?

“Tennis is an incredible organisation for personal and professional growth, where people genuinely care about each other. Leaders across the business have supported my development by offering interim leadership opportunities and secondments. Through roles in Participation, Marketing, and now the People team, I’ve felt encouraged and empowered to explore new challenges, expand my skills, and find my niche.”

• How does Tennis support you in maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

“Tennis offers a fantastic flexible working setup. The office environment is vibrant and collaborative, while the flexibility to work from home and adjust my hours gives me the freedom to prioritise my health and wellbeing while contributing to our shared goal of creating a playful world through tennis.”

Recruitment practices

We have embedded principles of fairness and equity into our recruitment process to keep our workplace fair and free from all forms of inequality and discrimination. Our Talent team are committed to ensuring a balanced shortlist is presented to hiring managers, a blend of men and women progress to interview stage, and a balanced panel of interviewers assesses candidates throughout the hiring process.

Benefits at Tennis

• Industry leading parental leave policy including 10 extra care days for eligible employees returning to work

• 5 days of life leave, in addition to sick leave, for unexpected or extraordinary needs

• Flexible and hybrid working environment

• Training and development programs e.g. Leader as Coach

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Onsite gym and tennis facilities as well as health initiatives such as Coreplus Pilates

• Tickets to the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis events

• Access to Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena

• A range of discounts and offers from our sponsorship partners

• Salary packaging

• Flu vaccinations

• Free car parking