Event Operations Lead - Cleaning & Waste
At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.
Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event? We are hiring for an Event Operations Lead – Cleaning & Waste to join our Event Operations team to deliver the Australian Open 2027. This is a full-time fixed-term contract from Nov 2026 toMar2027.
As this is a seasonal role, we require full availability and flexibility across the summer months, December to February. If you are ready to help us deliver a world-class event, we would love to hear from you.
We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role
- Coordinating cleaning and waste requirements across the Australian Open precinct
- Developing operational plans, workforce schedules and service delivery documentation
- Managing stakeholder relationships with internal teams and external service providers
- Supporting waste, sustainability and climate action initiatives across the event
- Monitoring on-site operations and contributing to seamless event delivery during the tournament period
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in event operations, cleaning, waste management or a similar operational environment
- Experience in key stakeholder relationship management acrossvarious organisational levels
- Experience in Microsoft product suite eg,Powerpoint, Excel,Outlookand Teamsrequired
- Knowledge of Monday.com is beneficial
- Have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and remain calm under pressure
- Be prepared to work a roster that includes weekends, public holidays and evenings whenrequired
What’s to love?
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Tickets to the Australian Open
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiatives
- Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
- A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
Applications close on 13th Nov 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the role earlier if we find the right candidate.
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.
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.
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Event Operations Lead - Cleaning & Waste in Melbourne employer: Tennis Australia
At Tennis West, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and community engagement. Our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth through formal education and hands-on training. Located in Perth, we offer a dynamic environment where passionate individuals can contribute to world-class events while enjoying benefits like salary packaging and monthly wellbeing activities.
