Performance Data Analyst

Are you passionate about sports and data?

We're seeking a Performance Data Analyst to join our team at WA Cricket and play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and development of the Men's and Women's Western Australian Cricket Teams, Perth Scorchers and associated pathway programs.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Assist with the design and execution of a streamlined data visualisation approach across WA Cricket High Performance disciplines
• Develop and apply algorithms to inform tactical decision making throughout the season
• Develop data analytics applications to research winning strategies, and support player recruitment and development processes
• Assist and facilitate comprehensive, efficient, and timely analysis and/or coding, for various high performance programs
• Provide individual player analysis for Western Australian Male and Female Cricket Team and Perth Scorchers throughout the season
• Actively facilitate ongoing education of players and support them in understanding and optimising performance analysis related outcomes
• Assist in the video production and analysis of opposition player packages and player highlights
• Provide information to support the effective establishment of Individual Player Plans
• Provide analysis that informs and helps shape team strategy and match preparation

A great fit for this role looks like

• Experience using Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, or similar data visualisation platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse datasets and interpret trends.
• Experience using Video Analysis platforms
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Proven research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines, maintain a flexible approach, and contribute to a team environment.
• A highly developed knowledge and understanding of Cricket, the rules relating to all types of Cricket matches and its culture.
• Experience with the programming language of R or Python, or similar (desirable).
• Understanding of querying and management of databases (desirable).

Here's what you can look forward to

Our people benefits include Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium, onsite gym access, Birthday Leave, salary packaging, employee recognition program, discounts on cricket merchandise, corporate health insurance discount, corporate partner discounts, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and more

A little bit about us

At WA Cricket we aim to be leaders in Australian sport and pride ourselves on developing inspiring players, creating a fun and inclusive community and delivering social outcomes through cricket. The iconic WACA Ground is home to the Perth Scorchers, WA Men's and Women's Teams and the WA Cricket Foundation.

Our culture

At WA Cricket we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer equal opportunities to all. At WA Cricket we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket. We also believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. We measure ourselves on our values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration.

Want to join our team?

If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience by 6 June 2025.

If you would like to receive a copy of the job description or would like any further information, please contact [email protected] or call

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