National Data Strategy & Performance Data Manager

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

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and secure capture, storage and utilization of all performance data, both on and off court and turn this into a competitive advantage whilst driving consistency of use across the National System. The position needs to be forward thinking, with an eye on 'future proofing' whilst still ensuring a strong focus on achieving positive strategy outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Review and transform the Performance Data Strategy across Game Analysis, Performance Services and Player Development.
• Ensure we have a secure, end-to-end data ecosystem with integration across the AMS and encompassing all analytics, testing and load management.
• Lead a change management approach to consolidate data/reporting literacy and application to improving operational effectiveness and efficiency across the entire Performance Team.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of objective benchmarks across various functional groups for Management and Executive teams.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sports Science, Sports Management (essential).
• Experience working in a high-performance sport (essential).
• A high level of analytical skill and systems-based thinking.
• Excellent IT knowledge and experience including multimedia skills, hardware and broad ranging software abilities.
• Experience in notational analysis and in using web environments to research and gather data in sport.
• 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.

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 & Melbourne Arena
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• 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 22nd June 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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