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Canberra, Australia
Onsite
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Tennis Australia is seeking enthusiastic, organised and reliable Ballkid Team Leaders to support the delivery of the Ballkid Program for the Workday Canberra International as part of the Summer of Tennis. This casual role will assist with the management and day-to-day running of the Ballkids area during trials, training and tournament mode, helping create a safe, inclusive and high-quality experience for players, ballkids, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
As a Ballkid Team Leader, you will support the Ballkid Coordinators and Ballkid Manager across training, operations and event delivery. You will assist with organising and delivering Ballkid Training Sessions, coordinating ballkids, staff and volunteers, supporting daily rosters and briefings, responding to enquiries, maintaining key communication channels, and assisting with program activities such as inductions, finals squad selection and event briefings.
This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced event environment. You will be expected to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and contribute positively to the overall success of the tournament.
The role is casual and runs from September 2026 to January 2027.
Staff must be available for a minimum of six days during the trial and training period.
Applicants must be available for the following Ballkid Training and Assessment dates:
Please note that while staff are required to be available for a minimum of six training days, this does not necessarily mean you will be rostered to work every session.
The tournament employment period is Friday 2 January to Saturday 9 January 2027, with full availability required during the tournament period. This includes availability to work weekends, public holidays and evenings as required. Dates are subject to slight change.
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume via our online application system. Applicants should also confirm their availability for the training and tournament periods and advise whether they currently hold, or are willing to obtain, the required checks. 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 05/10/2026, 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.
We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.
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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