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. Want your chance to make a mark on a world-class, record-breaking event? We are hiring for a Graduate Overlay Draftsperson to join our event operations team to deliver the Australian Open 2027. This is a part-time, 3 days per week, fixed-term contract from July to December 2026. 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. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you! About the role In this role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of event overlay and infrastructure, contributing to the transformation of world-class venues for the Australian Open 2027. This is a hands-on role ideal for a recent graduate looking to build their career in drafting, design, and large-scale event delivery. You’ll collaborate with multiple stakeholders, work on dynamic site plans, and gain exposure to high-profile projects in an exciting sporting and event environment. In this role you will be responsible for: Supporting the planning and delivery of event overlay and infrastructure for the Australian Open and lead-in events Producing and maintaining accurate AutoCAD drawings in line with established drafting standards Coordinating drawing updates with internal stakeholders to ensure all requirements are reflected in plans Conducting site visits and assist with surveys to validate design accuracy against site conditions Ensuring all drawings are current, compliant, and delivered within project timelines Contributing to continuous improvement of drafting processes, tools, and documentation standards About you To be successful in this role you will have: A tertiary qualification in Drafting, Architecture, Interior Design or a related field Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, including layers, blocks and X-referencing (essential) A solid understanding of drafting standards and documentation practices High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality drawings Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines Confidence working with diverse stakeholders internally and externally 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 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, cover letter, and a portfolio via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

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 new 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. As one of the biggest sporting organisations in Australia, it takes more than just tennis experts to keep things running at Tennis Australia, our state-based Member Associations and all our tennis events. We employ passionate people from various fields including: sports administration, coaching, media, legal, finance, information technology, marketing, sponsorship, people and culture, broadcast, events and ticketing. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to put your skills on display in the best game, why not show us what you’re made of? The ball is in your court!