Cricket Australia
Albion, Queensland, Australia
Posted: 22 October 2021
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2769387940/
About the job
- Make an impact in a lead sporting organisation.
- Fixed-term role until September 9, 2022.
- Immediate start!
Cricket has been Australia’s favourite sport for over a century now.And as the central administrative body for the great game, it’s the people who work with us here at Cricket Australia who make that happen.
We’re over 100 years old now – and still not out!As we keep delivering cricket content to millions of fans around the country and globally, we’ve never been prouder of the role we play in bringing communities together.
You can play your part too.
Reporting to the Event Director (QLD), in this role you will be a part of a highly energized Event Experience and Operations team. As the Event Manager (QLD) you will work to build strong relationships and bring stakeholders together to plan and deliver international and relevant domestic cricket matches in Queensland, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience for all.
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.
About The Role
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
- Working across the business and with stakeholders to deliver an integrated and memorable experience at match, ensuring all requirements are met;
- Leading the event management, operational planning and delivery of Cricket Australia’s fan-facing cricket content and event experience within Queensland and the Northern Territory;
- Engaging and forming strong connections with key internal and external stakeholders;
- Supporting and contributing to contingency planning, escalation of issues and event safety;
- Ensuring compliance of all contractual obligations and agreements;
- Supporting the delivery of seasonal and functional project areas targeted at improving fan and participant experiences;
- Planning, managing and reconciling Event Budgets, and working to identify efficiencies and opportunities to maximise the experience for fans and customers;
- Supporting the Event Director with regards to coordinating the delivery of the Event Experience and Operations strategy and framework.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Qualifications
- Sports Management Degree (desirable), or other relevant tertiary qualifications.
Essential Skills And Experience
- Major sport event planning and project management experience, with proven ability to work autonomously and react to urgent demands.
- Proven ability to solve problems as they arise.
- Ability to deliver an engaging customer and event experience at sporting matches.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Influencing and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated experience of collaborative working.
- Proven ability to delegate tasks.
- Knowledge of Live Event Management Systems.
- Highly personable and customer service focused.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in major international events management.
Sound like you? Let’s do this!
Cricket’s a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that.Your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion won’t impact whether or not you’re part of the team.It’s your drive to do great work that’ll help you shine.At Cricket we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone involved in our sport including children.
We work flexibly and offer extensive employee benefits including a range of discounts from fashion and travel to groceries and electronics! Salary packaging options and discounts with our corporate partners.We also have an extra 5 days off a year!
If you want to learn more about how we play then apply now – we are looking forward to meeting you!
Please submit your resume & cover letter outlining your experience meeting the key criteria by midnight on Wednesday October 27th, 2021.
