Job Opportunities in Australia

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Cricket, the newly created position of Women & Girls Growth Lead will play a key role in delivering key strategic initiatives within the Cricket Australia Women & Girls Action Plan (2024-2034), most notably drive:

• Participation in all aspects of women and girls cricket
• Accelerated growth with a renewed focus on retention
• Great experiences that foster a life-long love of the game

The successful candidate will spearhead the delivery of new and existing programs designed to make cricket fun, welcoming and inclusive to Women & Girls.

Leading and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders, the role will execute a shared vision and plan to transform the game of cricket for Women & Girls in the Northern Territory.

The role will focus on significantly increasing entry level opportunities and registered participation for Women & Girls, as well as attracting and recruiting new female participants, coaches, volunteers and match officials from all backgrounds by broadening crickets appeal and ensuring they have a great first experience.

Cricket in the Territory is a sleeping giant, and the successful candidate has the opportunity to achieve record female participation growth for the sport.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Coaching, Sports Management, Recreation or equivalent experience.

-Demonstrated experience in sports industry, community sport, athlete development or related field (Minimum - 1 year).

• Demonstrated capability to develop, support and deliver cricket programs (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated understanding of community sport and key stakeholder groups including volunteers, coaches, clubs and schools.
• Level 2 Cricket Australia Coaching Certification (Desirable).
• High level of coaching and instruction ability.
• A demonstrated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• An ability to use data and insights.

-Community orientated mindset with a strong desire to serve, support and grow the sport.-

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent computer, database and website skills and literacy.
• Ability to work flexibly.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

• First Aid Certificate