Cricket Australia: Head of Performance Services (Deadline – Sep 29)

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australiaʼs 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.

Role Purpose

The Head of Performance Services, reporting to the GM, National Teams, is a senior leadership role of seven direct reports, responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, integration, and delivery of Sports Science, Sports Medicine (SSSM) and performance technology services across Australian Cricket (AC).

Based at the National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Brisbane, the Head of Performance Services will work with Cricket Australia’s (CA) National Teams and as an influential leader across the High-Performance network, the role ensures world-class support of AC’s elite athletes through performance analysis, athlete management, fitness, injury prevention and rehabilitation, wellbeing strategies and performance psychology. By leading people, systems, and data-driven innovation, and collaborating with technology and High-Performance leaders, the role will ensure players and coaches are provided world class SSSM and performance technology support to enhance performance.

The Head of Performance Services role contributes directly to CA’s Inspirational Players and Teams pillar, ensuring that our Players have access to best-in-class services to enable them to perform at their best.

To view the Strategic Plan click here - strategy.cricket.com.au

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership
• Systems Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Innovation
• Policy & Research
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Oversight

Key Position Requirements

Essential skills, competencies and experience

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong ability to develop leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding
• Demonstrated experience in system-level leadership and outstanding stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive strategic performance outcomes.
• Proven ability to oversee a program that builds organisational capacity in data literacy and applied analytics
• Knowledge of biomechanical or load monitoring tools used in cricket (e.g. Catapult)
• Understanding of player identification and development frameworks used in pathway and high-performance programs
• Clear thinker whilst managing disparate and diverse requirements, including the ability to manage tensions and trade-offs
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations/environments, able to balance multiple priorities and remain focused and clear
• Proven ability to develop and implement contemporary health and sport sciences practices
• Previous experience in managing the planning, development and delivery of change and communication activities
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and creative thinking skills as well as excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Credibility and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy, Exercise Science, Sports Science, Sport Technology and Analytics or related field
• Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, performance science, or health systems (preferred)
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in elite sport or high-performance environments, with at least 3 years in a proven leadership role.

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 and comply with AC’s policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding Children and Young People.

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV and compelling cover letter by Monday 29th September. For a confidential discussion about the role and a copy of the Candidate Brief, please contact:

Josie Lahey, Partner, Australia

e: [email protected] / m: +61 478 803 255

Ramesh Somasundaram, Principal, Australia

e: [email protected] / m: +61 433 491 524

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