At Tennis, our vision is to create a Playful World through Tennis, for Everyone.

Tennis is more than a sport. It has the power to change lives by delivering health benefits, galvanising communities, and developing champions. The people who work at Tennis are team players: they are imaginative, humble, collaborative and, above all, excellent. They understand the fun and entertainment that our sport delivers, but also the social, commercial and community impact we have.

We are all about people on court and interested in our sport, from grassroots participation, all the way through to Grand Slams. If you are ready to harness the power of Tennis to create a more playful world, we want you on our team!

About the role

We are looking for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. In this role, you will establish and deliver high quality participation programs and competitive play opportunities to DEI portfolios and athletes to increase participation and pathway opportunities for DEI participants across Western Australia. You will manage a small team of part-time and contracted staff members to support the delivery of the DEI Operation Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and various funded projects.

In this role you will:

• Establish and maintain relationships with local communities and partner organisations to assist in the delivery of tennis programs
• Create sustainable participation programs, providing pathways and options for all players
• Develop and manage the delivery of DEI tennis programs in both metro and regional areas across WA
• Deliver targeted training and development programs to staff and stakeholders
• Foster strong relationships with local custodians and champion cultural awareness & education across the WA tennis community
• Collaborate with the Head of Tennis to develop and execute a strategic work plan and budget focused on advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tennis in WA

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience working with DEI communities, with a strong understanding of cultural protocols and sensitivities
• Demonstrated capability in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
• Strong creative and innovative skills in designing and implementing programs
• Leadership experience, managing direct reports
• Preferably, prior tennis coaching experience, or a willingness to complete relevant coaching education
• Current First Aid Certificate and valid Driver's License essential
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to 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 Thrive program
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices & free car parking
• Salary packaging & 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 West 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 West. 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.