Tennis is part of Australia's cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis West our vision is to create a playful world through tennis. We innovate and collaborate to transform how we deliver tennis to players and fans, with the aim of making it more accessible, to more people, more often. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) - Officer to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis until September 2025.

About the role

As the DEI Officer, you will be pivotal in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Tennis West, playing a key role in the implementation of the DEI Operational Plan. You will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of inclusion strategy, programs and events across WA, particularly for players with an intellectual impairment, Blind/Low Vision, and Deaf/Hard of hearing.

In this role you will:

• Support the implementation of Tennis West's DEI operational plan, driving key initiatives forward
• Collaborate with the DEI Lead to plan, coordinate, and execute DEI-focused events, workshops, and training sessions
• Assist in gathering, analysing, and reporting data related to DEI initiatives across the workplace and the WA tennis community
• Contribute to the development of DEI communications and outreach materials
• Undertake other duties as required to support the DEI strategy and broader organisational goals

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially within a sports environment
• Ability to take initiative, work creatively, set priorities, plan work programs, and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated resilience under pressure, with a high level of self-awareness to navigate dynamic and challenging environments
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• A current First Aid Certificate and Driver's License
• 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 Australia

What's in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
• Flexible working practices & 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! For more information and a copy of the position description, please click here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

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.

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.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.