Broadcast Production Manager (Melbourne)

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 Broadcast Production Manager is responsible for delivering the strategic direction and end-to-end activation and leadership of the Crewing and Arrangements team as well as detailed support of the Live & Non-Live Programming teams. This includes successful delivery of booking processes, contract development in conjunction with our internal Legal and People teams, budget and payroll management including industry benchmarking as well as best practice relationship management with key crew and stakeholders. The remit includes all freelance production, operational, and technical crew as well as talent who work on Tennis Australia (TA) Host Broadcasts and year-round Productions. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role you will:
- Lead yearly planning exercises and define team goals and initiatives.
- Lead the crew servicing strategy to ensure TA attracts and retains world class crew for its projects.
- Manage & oversee crewing services for all AO Media events and projects including support to the Coverage & Content team.
- Ensure that rosters are updated and communicate to crew in line with match-schedule and production changes (during events).
- Oversee the ongoing maintenance of the Tennis Australia crew database platform (iCrew).
- Facilitate detailed payroll reports and oversee event budgets and spends About you To be successful in this role you will have:
- Broadcast, Production or Event experience working in live broadcasts/productions, crewing related roles or large-scale events
- Strong focus on contracting, invoicing and management of large volume communications
- Knowledge of the broadcast and/or production industry domestically and internationally
- Ability to manage large numbers of tournament staff, crew and contractors
- 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
- 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 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 . Applications close 12thJune 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 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 recent opportunities as they happen. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhkvo