Posted: 8 May 2024
Link to Apply: https://cricket.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/7/home/requisition/1653?c=cricket
The Role
Following an internal promotion, we are currently seeking to appoint a full time Team Operations Specialist to provide administrative and logistical support to the Cricket Victoria business to ensure the successful delivery of all team operations, systems and processes across all brands (including W/BBL, State Men’s and Women’s and pathway programs) and to support, coordinate and synchronise administration and high-performance goals.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Main liaison for all travel requirements for CV teams (including W/BBL and Pathway)
- Coordinate all travel bookings for players/teams, coaches and support staff throughout the season, including but not limited to flights, accommodation, hire cars and buses (this will include availability over weekends and holidays in case of changes or emergencies)
- Main liaison of direct travel services including rental vehicles, coaches and private transfers’
- Manage visa, insurance and associated activities of international players
- Act as the central point of contact for all apparel requirements for CV teams (including W/BBL and Pathway)
- Work closely with all elite teams and CV departments to coordinate and place all apparel orders for players and staff based on the lead times established by the suppliers and needs of relevant teams
- Ensure apparel orders are completed in line with organisational budgets
- Work closely with brand and commercial teams to ensure all apparel orders are in line with partner and brand requirements, including coordinating the embellishment of uniforms
- Manage the equipment program in conjunction with all commercial/sponsorship teams, including ordering and allocation of specialized equipment (kitbag’s, pads, helmets) and all gear required on tour
- Check and process all related supplier invoices within agreed timeframes; track and monitor spend to ensure adherence to team budgets
- Assist the Senior Match Operations Officer with team and staff accreditation needs
- Assist with the onboarding of players from CV and W/BBL teams
- Continually review operations to identify opportunities for efficiencies and savings
About You
The successful candidate will use their exceptional customer service and communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Cricket Victoria, as well as with key external stakeholders. They will demonstrate a high level of accuracy and a strong attention to detail, whilst being able to prioritise and remain organised. Above all else, the successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving capabilities and time management skills along with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
To be considered, you will meet the below criteria:
- 3-5 years’ experience within a relevant working environment
- Experience working with third parties to deliver travel requirements
- Good communication and time management skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Accuracy & attention to detail
- Exceptional Customer Service experience
- Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
The Benefits
We’re one big collaborative team and we encourage a good work life balance through flexible working. We have a hybrid model of working arrangements with the flexibility for our People to work from our home, the CitiPower Centre, as well as from their home.
Our People benefits include tickets to sporting events (yes, including the cricket), onsite gym access, salary packaging, corporate health insurance, corporate partner discounts, flexible working arrangements, additional week of leave, professional development opportunities, paid parental leave and more!
About Us
Based at the state of the art CitiPower Centre in St Kilda, Cricket Victoria (CV) is one of Victoria’s leading sporting organisations and is the governing body for the game of cricket in Victoria. From grassroots cricket to the elite teams – the Victorian Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams, Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars – Cricket Victoria nurtures and promotes the development and success of the sport for all Victorians.
If you have the credentials, demonstrated experience and qualifications for this role, please apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and ensure you include a cover letter and resume.
Applications close Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11.59pm.
At Cricket Victoria, 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 and we also offer a flexible work environment for all employees.
We measure ourselves on our ideals – “Leading the Game”; our shared ideals have the power to create positive change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Our people value integrity, connection, accountability, respect and excellence.
We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointment. Australian Cricket’s Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People can be found at www.cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding
