South Australian Cricket Association (SACA)
Description
https://www.seek.com.au/job/88681714
About the role
SACA is looking for an experienced operations and event administrator to lead the coordination, planning and implementation of match and venue operations, fan experience for W/BBL and Domestic cricket in South Australia and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. This role will also involve significant responsibilities in managing key relationships with venue, Cricket Australia and other stakeholders and acting in a way that is aligned with SACA's strategic goals and interests.
Please be mindful this is a full-time casual position until mid-April 2026 and we are looking for someone who can start immediately and hit the ground running!
Some key responsibilities include:
- Assist Head of Events & Match Day with the detailed planning, logistics and execution of all agreed Cricket Matches & Events
- Manage all event documentation and communication including but not limited to event plans, briefs, run sheets and other relevant match information
- Manage Match Day Casual and event casual staff (including Flinders Uni Students) to ensure all relevant tasks required are met including but not limited to event bump in and out
- Manage all temporary infrastructure builds in accordance with relevant venues, councils and other stakeholders.
- Deliver best practice Event Presentation and Experience for Adelaide Strikers events in line with CA Event Presentation
- Drive the detailed planning, documentation development, event operationalisation and review processes in SA relating to W/BBL and domestic cricket.
We are looking for someone with….
- Experience in operations and event administration - minimum 3 years (or relevant qualification)
- Experience across a wide and diverse range of small to large scale events.
- Demonstrated knowledge of event management processes.
- Ability to hold a valid WWCC or have the ability to obtain one
- Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines withing specific timeframes
- High attention to detail
- Sound computer skills including word processing, database and spreadsheet management
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation, and superior organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple, concurrent incoming work streams effectively and efficiently.
About SACA
The SACA is one of the nation's premier sporting bodies, with a vision for cricket to be Australia's favorite sport - a sport for all Australian's. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, and is responsible for overseeing and developing cricket on a State level.
The SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the SA Men's and Women's Teams and Adelaide Strikers women's and men's teams.
What's in it for you?
SACA has an Employee Benefits Program which allows permanent staff to access a wide range of benefits and services whilst they are employed at SACA.
- SACA Membership Tickets - Staff will receive two SACA Members Tickets to allow them entry into all International and Domestic games in South Australia.
- Flexible Working -RnR Leave ensures staff recharge with a fifth week of annual leave.
- Discounts with Partners - Enjoy discounted rates at places such as Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb, Oval Hotel, New Balance, SACA's wine partner - the list continues!
- Wellbeing and Social Club Programs - Healthy Living initiatives are organised alongside medical checks to support employee wellbeing.
- Reward and Development - SACA has monthly employee recognition awards and learning and development initiatives.
Want to join our team?
If you are ready to join SACA in our vision to inspire and unite the South Australian community through cricket and are aligned with our values of accountability, team first and world class, we want to hear from you!
Applications close - Sunday 7th December
At SACA we are committed to the ongoing journey of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities to all. We are proud to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours - our people value accountability, a team first approach and being world class.