National Event Operations Coordinator

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 created a brand-new National Event Operations Coordinator role within our Events & Operations department. This role forms an integral part of the events team assisting planning and operational event delivery of international cricket matches with a primary focus on facilitating brilliant experiences for fans, supporting attendance growth and maximising event profitability at match.

If you consider yourself a highly motivated and proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional events, then 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 Senior Event Director, you’ll be responsible for:

- Assist and lead identified elements of the operational planning for CA international cricket content.
- Assist in developing detailed planning documentation and subsequent execution of relevant cricket content.
- Support cross functional business and stakeholder planning and delivery of cricket events in relevant markets, with the principle aim of delivering brilliant experiences, increasing attendance and maximising profitability.
- Support preparations for event debrief and event planning sessions.
- Manage catering, deliveries and stakeholder parking operations across all venues for all stakeholders.
- Engage with stakeholders throughout the planning process including venues, contractors & other key stakeholders.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Event experience (preferably within sport) with a proven ability to deliver brilliant experiences for fans.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in major international event delivery
- Proven ability to successfully to delegate tasks.
- Experience in budget management.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Understanding of the sports and entertainment industry and venues desirable.
- A drive to create and deliver best practice systems and experiences.
- Ability to sustain long and irregular hours and travel as required.
- An understanding of cricket’s customs and stakeholders is desirable.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week leave at the end of 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.