WA Cricket
Description
https://cricket.jobs/job-listing/regional-cricket-manager-metropolitan-north/
We are looking for someone who is passionate about leadership and driving cricket participation.
About the Role
Cricket is a game that can be enjoyed by everyone, it’s fun, exciting and action packed!
The Regional Cricket Manager role will manage a small team to assist the community, in the metropolitan north region, in growing cricket for 5-12 year olds, so they can have fun and enjoy the game.
The role will be working alongside community stakeholders to create brilliant experiences in clubs and programs throughout the community.
Located at the WACA Ground, the position reports through to the Area Manager Metro.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team in one of three specified regions in the Perth metropolitan area to drive WA Cricket’s strategic objectives around participation growth and pathways and positive experiences, with a priority focus on 5–12-year-olds and inclusion and diversity.
- Use data and insights to inform the targeted implementation of strategies to achieve these strategy objectives.
- Increase the reach and impact of cricket in communities with little or no engagement through innovative approaches and initiatives, informed by data and insights.
- Ensure direct reports develop and implement strategies designed to engage their key stakeholders across schools and community and assist in effectively leveraging those stakeholder relationships.
- Ensure strong collaboration between direct reports and the Community Cricket specialist staff to ensure clear lines of communication and accountabilities.
- Contribute strategically to and work collaboratively with the Metropolitan Perth Area Team and wider WA Cricket departments
- Lead and support a team that is engaged, high performing and delivers outcomes against strategy.
- Support the Area Manager to manage area and portfolio budgets.
- Build strong relationships with relevant State and Local Government authorities.
- Leverage the profile of the Women’s and Men’s BBL to increase participation.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will need the following:
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and develop teams;
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills;
- Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically;
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on outcomes and results;
- Sound analytical skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Sound understanding of community sport development and participation trends;
- Computer literacy; and
- Financial management.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of the WA Community cricket sector; and
- Commercial acumen.
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, onsite gym access, 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! The WACA Ground is entering into a new era with the new WACA Ground Improvement Project creating a sustainable community and sporting hub with cricket at its heart.
A little bit about us
At WA Cricket we aim to be leaders in Australian sport and pride ourselves on developing inspiring players, creating a fun and inclusive community and delivering social outcomes through cricket. The iconic WACA Ground is home to the Perth Scorchers, WA Men’s and Women’s Teams and the WA Cricket Foundation.
Our culture
At WA Cricket we are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer equal opportunities to all. At WA Cricket we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket. We also believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. We measure ourselves on our values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Celebration.
Sound like you?
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 15 December 2025.
If you would like to receive a copy of the job description or would like any further information, please contact [email protected] 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.