Cricket Operations Officer

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

About the Role

We have an exciting seasonal opportunity for a Cricket Operations Officer to join the Cricket department during this huge summer of cricket! You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of national inclusion, indigenous and pathway championships, ensuring they are executed with appropriate planning and logistical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization of match day requirements including equipment, scorers, live streaming, match day paperwork, umpires and catering
• Manage the upload of fixtures using Play HQ, and oversee all match scores, ladders and points
• Manage the logistical requirements for event staff and teams as required, including flights, accommodation and transport
• Lead the administration of key working group meetings
• Lead the development and execution of the tournament program/s
• Assist in managing the presentation function and awards evening
• Develop post event surveys and provide a written report for government
• Assist in managing budgets for all community and pathway championships

As the successful Cricket Operations Officer you will have excellent planning and logistic skills. You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Sports Management or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in an event-related role
• Experience understanding and managing budgets for large scale events
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and manage multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time
• Personal qualities aligned with the values of our organisation
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to travel, as a significant amount of travel will be required
• Applicants based anywhere within Australia are welcome to apply

What’s in it for You?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!
• A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)
• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

Our Culture

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire
• Respect
• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.