Cricket ACT
Description
https://www.cricketact.com.au/careers
About the Role
The Player Development Manager - Female Program (PDM) plays a key role in supporting the holistic wellbeing, personal development, and career progression of elite cricketers. This role requires building trusted relationships, delivering wellbeing and professional development programs, and acting as a central conduit between players, High Performance staff, the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), Cricket Australia (CA), and the players’ personal networks.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship Management
- Build trusted, valued relationships with players, coaches, HP staff, ACA, CA, and players’ personal networks (family, partners, agents).
- Lead delivery of the Australian Cricket (AC) Player Wellbeing Strategy to empower players to thrive.
- Adhere to Foundations of Best Practice guidelines for PDMs.
- Facilitate individualised Wellbeing Action Plans capturing holistic player needs.
- Act as a conduit to professional development and wellbeing programs and services.
- Attend and report at player and HP staff meetings, including program reviews.
- Develop networks with other professional development managers and service providers to share best practice.
- Work collaboratively within the HP environment, maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Wellbeing
- Design and deliver activities, programs, and experiences aligned with AC’s holistic wellbeing framework.
- Liaise with CACT and CA psychologists as required.
- Provide first-incident response and refer players to suitable support services.
- Support players through transitions including non-selection, injury, relocation, delisting, and retirement.
- Coordinate health benefit initiatives (e.g., skin checks) as directed by ACA and CA.
Career Development and Learning
- Support players in developing and progressing their Wellbeing Assessment Plans.
- Deliver structured transitional support for retiring or delisted players.
- Advise on education and career development, including school, university, TAFE, vocational training, study strategies, and course selection.
- Coordinate induction programs for senior contracted players.
- Support delivery of National Education Programs as directed.
Reporting and Promotion
- Maintain timely, accurate reporting in the Athlete Development System (ADS).
- Provide monthly status reports to HP and coaching staff.
- Coordinate PDM program expenditure within budget and financial policies.
- Support players with networking and profile-raising activities.
Ethics and Professional Development
- Operate within PDM Guidelines for Professional Conduct.
- Participate in PDM Connection Days, New Player Induction Camp, and GamePlan Conference.
- Engage in ongoing professional development as per the PDM Learning Roadmap.
General
- Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
- Ensure adherence to appropriate safety, welfare, and health standards.
- Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic environments.
- Outstanding communication skills across one-on-one, team, classroom, and HP settings.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing individuals.
- Ability to lead and support career, education, and personal development planning for elite athletes.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a High Performance team.
- Strong planning, organisational, and delivery capability with a track record of achieving outcomes.
Desirable
- Understanding of the sporting and non-sporting demands on elite athletes.
- Experience working in elite sport or high-performance environments.
- Commitment to supporting athletes to fulfil their potential both on and off the field.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People accreditation, or ability to attain one.
- Mental Health First Aid certification, or ability to attain one.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via the Seek “Apply” button. Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026.