Capability and Change Lead

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

As a change leader across Australian Cricket, this role is responsible for designing brilliant development and change experiences that help us to drive sustainable participation and people development.

The role provides system leadership and hands-on support for how we drive sustainable change, communications, and engagement across strategic programs.

We’re looking for someone who has a passion for people and wants to make an impact that matters. If you consider yourself to be someone who loves people development, change and comms then we would love to hear from you.

This is truly a unique role, where you will have the opportunity to have an impact on both our Australian Cricket workforce and our community volunteers. 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:

- Providing oversight and change expertise to drive the effective implementation of community cricket’s strategic priorities.
- Working with Community Cricket and Capability leads to develop and manage a centralised communication plan across the CC&C department for key stakeholder groups (AC Community Workforce, Participants, Coaches, Umpires, Volunteers).
- Partnering with key stakeholders across Australian Cricket, and People and Culture to create brilliant development experiences for our team member.
- Leading key portfolios including our People Development Plan, Leadership Development and Community Cricket workforce development initiatives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Adult Education or HR related discipline in preferrable
- You are a dynamic change leader with proven experience; you’re willing to challenge the status quo.
- You have experience developing and delivering learning programs and / or talent development programs.
- You’re comfortable presenting to large audiences and collaborating across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
- 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.