Posted: 24 February 2025
Link to Apply: https://cricket.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2010?c=cricket
About the role
SACA is looking for an experienced Events Lead to join our Events team. The role will be responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of SACA corporate hospitality including, SACA corporate and Member events.
Key responsibilities:
SACA Events
- Manage and implement all event and hospitality aspects related to SACA events including but not limited to;
- SACA Member Events (inc AFL match days)
- Corporate Hospitality
- International and domestic cricket match days, including W/BBL and Shield matches
- Test Match Dinner
- SACA Village Green
- Bradman Rolton Medal
- Dansie McCauley Medal
- Ad-hoc concerts and sporting events
- Any other event as required
Event Planning and Delivery
- Conceptualise, budget, manage and implement agreed events
- Lead the delivery of agreed events ensure all related requirements are delivered to a high standard
- Ensure all events are managed on brand, in budget and are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Manage and implement all event related processes such as invitations, RSVP’s, guest lists, menus, AV, guest appearances, budgets, briefing of all stakeholders, event styling, dietary requirements, ticketing and car parking procedures, and guest communication
- Manage Board, CA, Ministerial and VIP guest expectations for events
- Act as the chief liaison with AOSMA and management on all matters relating to the Service Agreement. Ensure all service agreement conditions are met and delivered upon
- Continuously enhance the value proposition and experience offered to members, through new events, ongoing reviews and continuous improvements
- Coordinate, roster and manage casual staff to deliver high quality member event services
- Setup and manage the membership events and bookings through the membership database and SACA website, making sure all information is kept up to date at all times
- Collaboration with key stakeholder, both internal and external i.e commercial hospitality program
- Ensure all event specific processes are managed efficiently and effectively and that all key stakeholders are consulted and included as required
Match Day
- Manage and oversee Member and Corporate hospitality event rooms for International Cricket, W/BBL, Shield & One Day Cup Cricket and AFL matches
- Manage and oversee match day catering in consultation with Club dietician across player, officials and staff for all formats (W/BBL/Shield/ODC)
- Assist Strikers & Event Experience team on match days when required
Other:
- Other duties as required by the manager
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations including MOU and department specific contractual arrangements
- You will hold a valid Working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one
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 developing 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 – 9th March 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.
