SACA: Team Operations Officer (Deadline – Aug 15)

https://cricket.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2140?c=cricket&sq=req2140

About the role

SACA is looking for an experienced Team Operations Officer to join our Cricket team. The Team Operations Officer is responsible for providing administrative support to all SACA high Performance teams including underage squads and support the efficient operation of the Cricket. They will play a key role in supporting the cricket department to support its teams and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. This role will also involve significant responsibilities in pathway, past player, team liaison and general operational support and alignment with the SACA’s strategic goals.

Key responsibilities:

· Support the forecasting, ordering, purchase, distribution and collation of Cricket team and squad apparel and equipment for all High-Performance squads.

· Ensure the timely processing of invoices and payments via the Basware system.

· Manage SACAs relationships with its strong contingent of past players, including support of key events throughout the cricket calendar.

·  Support match operations and logistics for High Performance games including all scheduled matches. Including but not limited to provision of match balls, drinks, catering, parking, team sheets, change rooms, management of room attendants, set up and pack down.

· Manage communication and coordination of SACA High Performance selected teams through team selection letters to players, staff and other relevant parties.

· Manage the voting for the Neil Dansie medal, Andrea McCauley medal and BBL/ WBBL player of the year awards.

· Support training programs and planning, ensuring facilities, external stakeholders and players are briefed. Ensure performance staff have their required equipment, balls and anything else relevant.

· Take a proactive lead with support of SACAs pathway squads (including academies).

· Manage SACAs indoor centre bookings and logistics where required and co-ordinate away venue training sessions.

· Ensure training programs are up to date and communicated to all stakeholders via GER/AMS

· Act as team manager for SACA squads and travel with the team as required.

· Coordinate reimbursement of expenses for players and relevant coaching staff.

· Coordinate Uber accounts for players and appropriate auditing.

· Manage match ticket allocations to playing and coaching staff.

· Coordinate SACA High Performance general administrative activities. All general administrative activities are completed and communicated/ implemented in a professional and timely manner to all relevant persons.

· Book all travel requirements for selected HP teams including but not limited to flights, accommodation, vehicle hire, coach transfer.

· Maintain records to ensure all players have completed relevant compliance training within CA and SACA requirements.

·  You will hold a valid Working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one.

Would also be great if you have…

• The ability to act independently and meet competing deadlines

• Tertiary qualifications in business administration and/or equivalent relevant experience in business administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service, including a high level of initiative, tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.
• Financial management experience and literacy, experience working with budgets and controlling income and expenditure.

• Coordination of people and events

• Administrative experience in the sporting industry, working knowledge of sport, recreation and events, structures and the sector.

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, Bleasdale Wines – 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 -  15 August 2025

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.