Executive Assistant

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, 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**

This is an exciting time for us, as we are seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support our Chief Commercial Officer, Chief of Cricket and Chief Financial Officer. We’re looking for someone who will be integral to the success of our organisation, providing high-level administrative support. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, an eye for detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. If you consider yourself proactive, adaptable and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you’ll be responsible for:

- Providing confidential support to the Chief Commercial Officer, Chief of Cricket and Chief Financial Officer
- Managing and prioritising diaries, calendars, scheduling of meetings and coordinating travel arrangements
- Preparing and reviewing reports, presentations and other documents, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of materials, including loading to Cricket Australia’s platforms
- Managing requests for information, or acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, handling correspondence and phone calls with professionalism
- General administrative tasks including expense management, meeting attendance and minute taking as required

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, reporting directly into Executive level
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to Cricket
- High level of confidentiality, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a proactive attitude with problem-solving capabilities
- You will have a strong commercial mindset that can look around corners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience with Diligent Boardbooks is desirable but not essential

**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.