Umpire Attraction and Development 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

The Umpire Attraction and Development Specialist is responsible for leading Australian Cricket in our pursuit of creating brilliant participation experiences for volunteer and paid community umpires. The role is responsible leading initiatives that focus on attraction, development, and recognition of umpires.

We’re looking for someone who has demonstrated experience leading and implementing development programs. If you consider yourself to be someone who has a customer / participant mindset, someone who is eager to drive change and is passionate about we would love 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 Head of Capability, your responsibilities will include:
Lead and manage Community Umpire Development Program and Pathways
Seek to grow community umpiring numbers through targeted initiatives that advocate the great role umpires play in servicing cricket.
Work in partnership with Sate and Territory Umpire Managers to develop and implement nationally aligned S&T umpire programs and pathways.
Collaborate with Community Cricket’s Participation teams to support implementation of umpire attraction initiatives across Community Cricket.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Sport, Adult Education or HR related discipline in preferrable
You have a growth mindset; you’re willing to challenge the status quo.
You think big and innovatively.
You have experience delivering marketing and / or recruitment initiatives.
You have experience developing and delivering learning programs.
You’re comfortable presenting to large audiences and collaborating across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
Officiating, Umpiring and knowledge of Cricket’s Laws and regulations is desirable but not a must.
Experience working in high performance sporting environments.

There is a preference for the role to be based in Melbourne, however other locations may be considered.

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.