Safety Officer - Brisbane International

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.
 

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference.
 

We are now hiring for a for a Safety Officer to join our team to deliver the Brisbane International. This is a causal role until the end of February 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.

About the role
Reporting to the Manager Safety, Compliance and Emergency Management, the Safety Officer will:
 

• Undertake the role of Safety Officer in Place of Public Entertainment 
• Assist in the development of the contractor Induction development 
• Undertake incident investigations and incident reporting 
• Complete hazard and risk identification, classification, and control in an event management & construction environment 
• Monitor, audit and implement site specific safety management systems and performance 
• Conduct safety assessments with staff including developing Safe Work Method Statements and Manual Handling Risk Assessments 
• Monitor and audit contractor’s safety systems 
• Implement safety procedures, monitor safety performance, and undertake safety reporting 

What you will bring to the role:
 

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a range of contractors and service providers 
• Ability to provide quality administrative services in a busy environment following established systems and procedures 
• Tournament knowledge and event management experience is desirable 
• OH&S Certificate IV or higher is desirable 
• Certificate in Place of Public Entertainment Safety Officer 
• Warden training desirable 
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate 
• Victorian Food Safety Supervisor Certificate desirable 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the events industry desirable 
• Knowledge and previous experience in OH&S in the events industry 
• Knowledge and understanding of OH&S principles and legislations

What’s in it for you? 

• Work at a world-class sporting event 
• Career development with a range of on-the-job opportunities 
• Flexible working practices 

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. 

Applications close 19 October 2025 at 11:00pm (AEST), 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.

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