TA Photo Desk and Systems 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 Photo Desk and Systems Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of Tennis Australia’s (TA) Photography Program, ensuring consistent, high quality photographic coverage across all TA events, programs and activities throughout the year. 

The role manages the strategic planning, briefing, commissioning and delivery of photography to support PR, editorial, marketing, commercial and archival needs. It oversees the accurate editing, captioning, filing and distribution of images, while maintaining and growing the TA Photo Archive to ensure content is easily accessible for all stakeholders. 

A key component of the role is building and managing strong relationships with industry leading freelance photographers and editors, ensuring TA engages top tier talent across the AO and Summer of Tennis and a broad range of year-round events, initiatives and campaigns nationwide. 

The Photo Desk & Systems Manager ensures all photographic outputs align with Tennis Australia’s brand standards and supports compelling storytelling, media coverage and commercial objectives across the organisation. 

In this role you will: 

• Oversee the compilation and management of briefs across the Summer of Tennis from TA departments including editorial, marketing, commercial, participation, performance and more 

• Manage the quality control of TA’s digital content management systems (CMS) in its entirety. 

• Develop, and implement systems, processes, and workflows that enable the effective, efficient, and high-quality delivery of TA’s photography requirements. 

• Prepare and oversee the photography budget, incorporating projections and specific AO/Summer of Tennis resourcing and delivery requirements. 

• Drive the ongoing commercialisation and monetisation of the TA photography program, identifying opportunities to maximise the value of the image library through licensing, partnerships and other revenue generating initiatives. 

• Ensure clear and consistent ongoing communication to all teams regarding the photography archive. 

 
About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Strong knowledge of the photography industry. 

• Extensive experience as a photo editor, including experience working on a photo desk within a newsroom, newswire environment or major event capacity OR 

• Proven experience managing photography operations at high profile events or within a photography operations team. 

• Experience managing teams of freelance photographers and editors, supported by a strong industry network. 

• Strong understanding of media and editorial standards, including how photography is used across digital, print and broadcast platforms. 

• Advanced knowledge of photography workflows, including Photo Mechanic, FTP delivery systems and Adobe Photoshop. 

• Previous people management and leadership experience is essential, including outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds. 

• Experience is managing budgets. 

• Demonstrated experience working with digital asset management systems and online publishing. 
• Knowledge of tennis, players and the Australian Open tournament. 

• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or 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 26th May 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.