Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. We are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.
Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.
This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting time for us, as we have created a brand new Assistant Coach – Wicket Keeping & Fielding position within our Cricket department to support our Australian Women’s Team.
We’re looking for someone to bring passion, drive and expertise to elevate our Australian players and identified players with the potential to play for Australia, particularly in the skill areas of wicket keeping and fielding. This will include player preparation, skill development and measurement, and support of a high performance culture to produce the best teams and players in the world.
If you have experience and success in driving improvements in wicket keeping and fielding, can provide technical advice and solutions to help develop our national wicket keeping and fielding strategy, and have the capability to challenge constructively and collaborate with a national network of coaches and performance support staff, we want to hear from you.
Reporting to the Head Coach, Australian Women’s Team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting a high performance culture and environment.

• Enabling player improvement and performance through world leading programs

• Driving team performance and results in international competitions.

• Understanding current trends to challenge constructively and utilising technology in to support player development and performance.

• Providing expertise and leadership of specialist skill areas (wicket keeping and fielding) to add value to national and domestic programs.

• Supporting the connection, collaboration and alignment of the national network of coaches and performance support staff to drive wicket keeping and fielding outcomes

• Manage and develop depth of talent in wicket keeping and fielding to support succession planning decisions and sustain long term success.

• Leading by example and role modelling our Values.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High Performance Coach Accreditation (CA Level 3 or equivalent)

• Elite coaching methodology and experience

• Demonstrated expertise and success in driving improvements in specialist skill area (wicket keeping and fielding)

• Proven ability to develop relationships and improve player, team and system performance

• Astute judgment, decision making ability and problem solving capability

• Ability to source, interpret and apply detailed performance data and information

• Competency in short and long term performance planning

• Credibility and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups

• High performance learning mindset

• Possess a detailed understanding of the Australian Cricket system

A tertiary qualification in coaching / sports science or a related field, competence with Microsoft Office 365 and operating knowledge of CA Athlete Management System (AMS) is not essential, but will be highly regarded.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!

• A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)

• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options

• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

OUR CULTURE
Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire

• Respect

• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact careers@cricket.com.au
Please submit your application by 5pm Sunday 20 October. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/