National Programs Specialist

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. We are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play 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**

This is an exciting time for us, as we have an opportunity for a National Programs Specialist within our Events & Operations department. If you consider yourself leading and implementing National Disability and Indoor Cricket Team programs to grow successful Australian teams and to inspire people with a disability to love and play cricket, we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, so we’re looking for drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

Reporting to the Cricket Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

- Developing and implementing training programs for our Australian deaf and hard of hearing, blind and low vision, intellectual disability and indoor cricket teams
- Managing the appointment of national coaching and support staff for each team, including the management of a National Satellite Training Program
- Managing international tours and training camps, including all team travel and apparel requirements
- Collaborating with States and Territories to identify talent and share best practice
- Supporting the Cricket Operations team in the planning and delivery of the National Cricket Inclusion Championships and Indoor Cricket National Championships to develop talented players
- Supporting key program partners in the delivery of the national program with Deaf Sports Australia, Blind Cricket Australia, Sport Inclusion Australia, Special Olympics Australia and affiliated indoor sports bodies
- Providing strong leadership to the international disability organisations and the World Indoor Cricket Federation to support its ambitions for global growth and ICC endorsement

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in sports administration or high-performance sport
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field (preferred, but not essential)
- Experience in leading and managing teams
- Excellent planning and logistics skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and managing multiple and concurrent projects
- Experience working with disability groups would be advantageous
- A significant amount of travel will be required

**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

**THE IMPORTANT STUFF**

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, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

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.