Marketing Partnerships Coordinator

Overview

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.

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: The Marketing Partnerships Coordinator will support the effective management of high-value Partners for Summer of Tennis events including United Cup, Adelaide International, Brisbane International and Hobart International. You will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of partnerships across Tennis Australia’s events and programs. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of contractual obligations, activations, and reporting, helping to strengthen relationships and maximise the value of our partnerships.

This is a 7-month max-term position commencing 1 October 2026. We will consider candidates based in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective management of a portfolio of high-value partners by coordinating partnership deliverables to drive sustainable revenue growth
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mutually beneficial partnership outcomes for both partners and Tennis Australia
• Assist in delivering contractual and financial processes for partner involvement across all Tennis Australia events
• Support the implementation of partnership activations, including venue signage, ticketing & hospitality, and promotional collateral
• Manage expenditure budgets for nominated partners, including cost-of-servicing (COS) tracking and reporting
• Assist in delivering post-event reports and partner plans, ensuring all partnership opportunities are fully explored

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or a related field
• Strong understanding of brand equity and experience implementing brand guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams
• High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Sports Management, Marketing, or similar (desirable)
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

Benefits

• Career development with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
• Monthly health and wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities and free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging and a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

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