Cricket Australia: Event & Club Operations Specialist (Deadline – April 19)

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia's proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing 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

Join us in an exciting new role within our Big Bash Leagues department! We're searching to fill an Event & Club Operations Specialist position and looking for someone to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract. If you thrive in high‑energy environments and love bringing experiences to life, this role is for you.

In the role you'll support and elevate our event and club operations, ensuring seamless delivery of WBBL and BBL match days and related initiatives. You'll coordinate operational requirements, partner activations and critical logistics that contribute to the unforgettable fan experiences that define the Big Bash.

We have big ambitions for this space, so we're looking for drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

Reporting to the Event Operations Lead, you'll be responsible for:

• Coordinating match day partner activations, including timelines, logistics, guidelines, documentation and troubleshooting.
• Managing League approvals for Club match day activations, acting as the conduit between Clubs, internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Providing operational support for the Big Bash signage program, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of partner and virtual signage content.
• Delivering administrative and operational support across platforms (including Monday.com), accreditation, logistics and League requirements.
• Supporting wider League events such as fixture announcements, kit launches, the Edge Conference, W/BBL Draft, hospitality events and season launches.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in operational delivery of events or match days, ideally within sport or major events.
• Experience identifying and managing event and operational risks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• High attention to detail and comfort working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering partner or event activation requirements.
• Ability to travel interstate if required.
• A valid Working with Children Check.

Although not essential, tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Sports Management or a related field, experience with Monday.com project management, working in major stadiums or venue environments and a Level 2 First Aid certification will be highly regarded.

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'll 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

OUR CULTURE

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, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire
• Respect
• Lead together

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.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]

Please submit your application via the link by 5pm Sunday 19 April. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/