National Community Policy 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**

We're looking for a driven National Community Policy Lead to join our Community Cricket team. We're looking for someone who is passionate about using their influence and intellect to build policy frameworks and education that continue to ensure our sport is safe and relevant for all who want to play

You'll be responsible for the development and implementation of critical off-field and on-field policies that support the continued growth of opportunities for kids and adults to play cricket.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a purpose driven organisation. Uniting and inspiring communities through Cricket is our culture, and we've never been prouder of the role our people play in making Cricket a sport for all Australians.

Reporting to the Head of Community Customer Support you'll be responsible for:

- Develop and oversee a comprehensive National Community Policy Framework that comprises all Community Cricket on and off field policies, codes and guidelines
- Develop improved systems for reporting, collection and analysis of policy breaches and incidents in the community
- Provide leadership of both National Child Safe Working Group and CA Child Safe Working Groups
- Provide guidance and expertise to Cricket Australia and State & Territories on key child safety risks in the community
- Develop and deliver education that increases awareness and confidence in the implementation of Community Policy Framework amongst staff and community

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- 3 years' experience in Community Sport, Integrity or Safeguarding
- Relevant tertiary qualifications: Law, Social Work, Sport Management or Business degree
- Experience / understanding in leading state or national sporting activity preferred
- Experience with building frameworks, resources and education that simplifies complex concepts.
- Comfortable with presenting to large audiences and collaborating with leadership
- Strong stakeholder relationships and comfortable having courageous conversations

**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.