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Tennis Participation Officer - South page is loaded## Tennis Participation Officer - Southlocations: Perth WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 14, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: R4594At Tennis West, were 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. Were 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, wed love to hear from you. Were 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**Tennis West is on the lookout for a passionate Tennis Participation Officer to help drive the growth of tennis across the region. In this exciting role, youll play a key part in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable tennis communities by engaging with stakeholders, promoting safe and welcoming participation opportunities, and bringing the regional tennis plans to life.As the bridge between local clubs, players, and the wider tennis community, youll have the chance to make a real impact, helping more people discover and enjoy tennis, while shaping pathways that will keep them playing for years to come. This role will cover a territory including South metro as well as Wheatbelt southIn this role you will be responsible for:* Build strong relationships with clubs, coaches, and associations to support, influence, and drive participation growth across the region.* Collaborate with Tennis Australia (TA) and Member Association (MA) stakeholders to deliver Tennis Wests strategic priorities and Game On outcomes.* Support the development of the digital presence of clubs and associations by leveraging internal tools, resources, and applications to grow their marketing capabilities.* Promote and support the delivery of complementary racquet sports (Padel, Pickleball, POP Tennis) across WAs club and local government venue network.* Partner with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Lead to embed inclusive programs within local clubs and coaching initiatives.* Work alongside Schools & Pathways Officers to encourage schools to adopt national tennis programs and actively participate in competitions.**About you**To be successful in this role you will:* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across diverse groups.* Confident with digital tools (Microsoft Suite, databases, marketing platforms), adaptable to new technologies, and experienced in managing competing priorities under pressure.* Genuine enthusiasm for tennis and community sport, with a commitment to growing participation and living the values of Tennis West.* A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, contributing positively to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture* Strong knowledge of Tennis and introductory coaching qualifications and/or relevant sport officiating qualifications (desirable)* 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 West* Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities* Monthly wellbeing activities and recognition through our Serving Your Success program* Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners**To Apply**If you think youre up to the challenge, wed 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 [email protected].*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.*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.Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen.We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities.As one of the biggest sporting organisations in Australia, it takes more than just tennis experts to keep things running at Tennis Australia, our state-based Member Associations and all our tennis events.We employ passionate people from various fields including: sports administration, coaching, media, legal, finance, information technology, marketing, sponsorship, people and culture, broadcast, events and ticketing.The ball is in your court! #J-18808-Ljbffr