At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver Tennis Australia's Adobe Partnership Program with innovative strategies.
- Company: Join Tennis Australia, a vibrant team passionate about making a difference through sport.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, health perks, gym access, and exclusive event tickets.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while working with top-tier technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading large-scale programs and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 119250 - 145750 $ per year.
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. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d 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
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery, governance and value realisation of Tennis Australia’s multi-year Adobe Partnership Program.
- Develop and manage an integrated roadmap covering approximately 30 strategic use cases across Technology, Marketing, Content, Digital and Commerce.
- Establish strong governance, risk management and executive reporting frameworks to ensure successful program outcomes.
- Partner closely with Adobe and internal stakeholders to maximise technology investments, implementation services and specialist support.
- Drive incremental delivery, adoption and continuous improvement, ensuring measurable business outcomes and long-term capability uplift.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programs, enterprise portfolios or strategic technology initiatives.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and executives across complex, cross-functional environments.
- Strong background in governance, planning, benefits realisation, risk management and program delivery.
- Experience working with digital experience, marketing technology, customer data or enterprise platform ecosystems.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with a collaborative and outcomes-focused approach.
- 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 to love?
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities.
- Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & John Cain Arena.
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiatives.
- Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking.
- Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners.
- Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au.
Applications close 06th Nov 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner 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.
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