Description
We're looking for an accomplished, passionate and pragmatic General Manager - People & Culture. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll work closely with leaders across the business to create an exceptional employee experience, strengthen organisational capability and foster a culture where people can do their best work.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, you’ll drive culture, leadership, talent and workforce initiatives that enhance employee engagement, support organisational performance and foster an inclusive, high-performing environment.
This is a role for someone who enjoys both strategic influence and hands-on leadership. From leading organisational change, to developing future leaders, managing people matters and enhancing employee culture and engagement, you'll be a visible and trusted advisor who makes a genuine impact every day.
We’re looking for a passionate individual, someone who thrives on making a real difference together with building great workplaces, influencing strategy and policies, supporting leaders to succeed and helping people thrive.
How you’ll make an impact
- Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop and deliver strategic People & Culture initiatives.
- Lead organisational design, workforce planning and transformation programs to support business objectives.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, including engagement surveys and action planning.
- Develop and implement talent management, succession planning and leadership development programs.
- Oversee learning and development strategies to build organisational capability and support career growth.
- Lead recruitment and talent acquisition activities to attract and retain top talent.
- Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and psychological safety across the organisation.
- Manage employee experience programs that enhance engagement and retention.
- Provide expert employee relations and compliance support while monitoring workforce metrics and risks.
A great fit for this role looks like
- Demonstrated relevant Human Resources professional leadership experience working across all areas of Human Resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication including skills necessary to present to management and employees and to facilitate focus groups, workshops and seminars.
- Demonstrated expertise in providing commercially focused HR advice and service at various levels within a diverse environment
- Demonstrated capability in managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations, and contemporary HR practices.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high performing teams while fostering a positive, inclusive, and values-based culture.
- Proven experience leading talent acquisition, succession planning, learning and development, and performance management programs.
- Ability to influence executive level to ensure people strategies are viewed as a key driver to business success.
- Ability to use analytical skills to reason through problems and translate creative ideas into workplace.
- Developed leadership and people management skills.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Our people benefits include Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium, convenient onsite gym access at a discounted rate, Birthday Leave, salary packaging, employee recognition program, discounts on cricket merchandise, corporate health insurance discount, corporate partner discounts, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and more!
A little bit about us:
At WA Cricket, we’re proud to lead the way in Australian sport, developing inspiring players, building an inclusive and energetic cricket community, and creating meaningful social impact. The iconic WACA Ground is the home of the Perth Scorchers, our WA Men’s and Women’s teams, and the WA Cricket Foundation.
As the WACA Ground evolves into a vibrant, sustainable community and sporting hub, cricket remains firmly at its heart.
Our culture
At WA Cricket, we champion a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to providing a safe environment for children. Our culture is grounded in our values—Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration—which guide how we show up for each other and our community, every day.
Want to join our team?
If you feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience by 23 October 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and as such the application closing date may be brought forward.
If you would like to receive a copy of the job description or would like any further information, please contact ••••@wacricket.com.au or call 9265 7273.
Sometimes your personal circumstances may mean you need a bit of extra support to apply for this position. Just get in touch with the People & Culture team, by email or phone.