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Form of workIt is an exciting time for Tennis in Australia and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to high performance. We are transforming how we deliver tennis, with the aim of making it more accessible, to more people, more often. To help us achieve our plan we are looking for a full time Executive Assistant and Office Support to join our Queensland Team!
About the role
The Executive Assistant & Office Support will provide wide ranging professional and efficient personal assistance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and administration support to the Leadership Team and their respective teams, in particular team members within the Business Operations as required.
The role will contribute to team projects and act as an advocate for all Tennis Queensland programs, while also acting as a point of contact and information source for the team to coordinate planning, delivery, administration and logistics for events and projects across departments and with external stakeholders.
In this role you will:
- Day to day diary management, including scheduling of meetings, travel time, and meeting preparation.
- Email management on behalf of the CEO, including responding to emails, bringing urgent issues to the CEO's attention, and following email trails to gain understanding of subject matter that the CEO is working on.
- Monitor and replenish stationery and office equipment, ensuring a high standard of office presentation.
- Coordinate staff professional development workshops and team chats for the Tennis Queensland team.
- Coordinate Board, Board Committees and Company meeting requirements including, the compilation of meeting papers and travel arrangements.
- Drives a culture that embraces open and honest communication and feedback, helping others apply learnings and continuously develop.
- Reception duties at least three (3) days a week, or when required, handle of inward and external correspondence including emails, mail and phone calls.
About you
What you will bring to the role
- Excellent attention to detail on set tasks, with the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and work on completing task simultaneously.
- High level of initiative and process thinking to ensure continuous improvement of processes
- Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills are essential
- Ability to take initiative, work creatively, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- A current driver's licence and first aid certificate.
- Alignment with the Tennis values of Excellence, Humility, Collaboration and Imagination.
- You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.
What's to love
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
- Flexible working practices
- Salary packaging
- A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
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. A copy of the position description can her found at our website tennis.com.au.
Applications close 3rd March 2024, 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.
At Tennis, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Tennis encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
