Head of Data Analytics & Insights

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

As Head of Data Analytics & Insights, you'll influence executive decision-making, shape enterprise-wide data strategy and help unlock new opportunities through analytics, insights and AI. Working across the business, you'll transform data into meaningful outcomes that drive growth, improve experiences and create lasting impact for tennis in Australia.

You'll lead a high-performing team, partner with senior stakeholders and play a key role in building a culture where data is trusted, accessible and embedded in everyday decision-making

In this role, you will:

• Lead Tennis Australia's Analytics & Insights function, turning data into meaningful business outcomes.

• Partner with senior leaders to influence strategy and decision-making through data-driven insights.

• Drive the enterprise analytics roadmap and identify opportunities that deliver measurable value.

• Build a culture where trusted data is accessible, actionable and embedded across the organisation.

• Champion modern analytics, self-service reporting and emerging AI capabilities.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team that enables smarter, faster decisions across Tennis Australia.

About You

You're a strategic data leader who combines commercial thinking, strong stakeholder influence and a passion for using data to solve real business challenges.

You know how to translate complex data into clear insights, build trusted relationships with senior leaders and create environments where teams thrive. You're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of analytics and AI within one of Australia's most recognised sporting organisations

Must Have

• Significant leadership experience in Analytics, Insights, Business Intelligence or Data.

• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive business outcomes through data.

• Experience leading high-performing analytics teams in a complex organisation.

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.

• Expertise in modern analytics, reporting and data governance practices.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Data, Technology, Business or a related field

Additional Requirements

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

• Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours activities associated with Tennis Australia events and operations.

• A collaborative, growth mindset aligned to Tennis Australia's values of Imagination, Collaboration, Humility and Excellence.

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 & John Cain 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 [email protected].

Applications close the 26th of September; 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.