Description
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.
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 Big Bash Leagues, 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
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Enablement to join the People & Strategy team and support the Chief People & Strategy Officer in driving enterprise-wide strategic planning, execution, and alignment. In this role you will blend strategic thinking with enterprise coordination, ensuring strategy is translated into action, strategic priorities are integrated into core business planning and decision-making, silos are removed and stakeholders are engaged across the organisation.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Shape and refine enterprise-wide strategies that advance organisational goals and long‑term priorities.
- Translate strategic intent into clear, actionable plans and frameworks that drive end‑to‑end delivery.
- Build compelling, data‑led strategy materials for executive and board audiences.
- Act as a strategic connector across the business, fostering alignment, collaboration, and enterprise prioritisation.
- Lead key strategic projects and planning cycles, supported by robust business cases and prioritisation frameworks.
- Track and communicate progress, impact, risks, and outcomes of strategic initiatives to enable informed decision‑making.
- Provide high‑quality insight and analysis by synthesising complex data, scanning sector trends, and informing strategic choices.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Targeted capability and experience include:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Strategy, Economics or a related field.
- Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise‑level strategic planning and execution.
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to turn data into clear insights, visuals, and compelling narratives for executive and board audiences.
- Skilled at connecting enterprise goals with actionable plans, applying structured thinking to solve complex challenges.
- Proven ability to act as a strategic integrator—breaking down silos, enabling cross‑functional alignment, and influencing diverse stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with strategic frameworks (e.g., OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, ESG standards) and applying them to guide decisions and delivery.
- Track record in managing multiple strategic initiatives, using evidence, planning tools, and prioritisation frameworks to drive successful outcomes.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
CA Employee benefits include:
- 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 15th March. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/