Executive General Manager of Business Operations, Australia 2027 – World Rugby

World Rugby is the international federation responsible for the global development of Rugby. It’s strategic mission is to accelerate the growth of Rugby, inspiring more people to engage with the sport.

Australia’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029 are at the heart of that mission, representing an exciting growth opportunity for Rugby in Australia, the region, and the global game more broadly.

Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest sporting and entertainment brands in the world and the dual men’s and women’s hosting model creates a transformative opportunity to showcase the very best of Rugby and Australia to an unprecedented global audience.

The 2027 tournament will be a nationwide celebration of the sport, its values and Australia’s cities, culture and people, engaging new audiences and inspiring a new generation of fans and players.

In Australia, the tournament is expected to generate $860m in direct visitor expenditure across Australia from more than 200,000 international visitors and inject a further $300m into the Australia economy as a result of hosting in 2027 alone.

With women and the heart of World Rugby’s growth mission, Rugby World Cup 2029 represents a transformative opportunity take the sport to the next level. Women’s Rugby is one of the world’s fastest growing sports and the fanbase growing at a faster rate than other sports with 166 million fans globally. The commercial value of women’s Rugby is expected to grow by 10x over the next decade, which is great for Australia.

Hosting both tournament also presents a fantastic opportunity for Rugby Australia to harness the power of the Rugby World Cup and grow its participation across Australia and the ambition to bring 30,000 players into the rugby ecosystem.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a global event that will set new standards and drive the growth of Rugby. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about sport, understand the power it has to make a difference and have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion for the event.

You will be part of a team that aims to inspire a new generation of audiences and participants.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive General Manager of Operations has the responsibility, under the guidance of the Managing Director, for overseeing the successful operational planning and implementation of RWC 2027. In addition to the 2027 responsibilities, this person will also lead the initial planning and development of the Rugby World Cup 2029 until the LOC transitions post RWC 2027.

The role will ensure that all match venues and cities are appropriately scoped, contracted and delivered to the highest possible standards for each client group by ensuring the planning process is relevant and thorough and integrates with all other departments within the LOC and with the support and input from the tournament stakeholders.

Reporting to the Managing Director there will be a close working relationship with all areas of the business within the LOC and EventsCo. The Executive General Manager of Operations will have a number of direct reports across the functional area responsibilities.

Whilst the LOC has carriage of both the 2027 and 2029 RWCs, all roles are being recruited on the basis of working to deliver 2027, with a contract end date reflective of the successful conclusion of 2027. All roles within the LOC will be reviewed at the appropriate point in time to determine whether they will be extended to cover 2029 and to suit the needs of the business at that time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

  • As a member of the executive team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategy, operational and delivery solutions for the RWCs.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of a portfolio of specific Functional Areas including Venue Operations, Overlay, City Operations, Image & Look, Media & Broadcast Operations, Event & Venue Technology, Ceremonies & Sports Presentation, Spectator Services & Experience Delivery, Commercial and Ticketing Operations.
  • Establish an optimal operational structure and effective processes and polices for this division and its tasks.
  • Oversee the development and management of the budget for all areas under your responsibility to ensure the required service standards are achieved.
  • Monitor and manage milestones outlined in the tournament masterplan, ensuring all elements are met on time and to the desired standard, with risks identified and mitigated against.
  • Oversee the development of and contribute to required documentation, including tournament handbooks, manuals and guides, as well all LOC and wider EventsCo policies and procedures.
  • Be a key member of the senior executive team and work collaboratively with colleagues across Australia, London and Dublin as defined by the operational organisational structure.
  • Work closely with other members of the senior team to support LOC and EventsCo management with tournament reviews, Board meetings and assurance check points.

Planning and integration

  • Oversee the design and delivery of an integrated planning process that enable the efficient and cost effective delivery of the RWCs, whilst maintaining key service levels.
  • Lead the collaborative working relationship with Rugby Australia, Host Cities and Match Venues during planning and operations, ensuring each stakeholder is integrated and delivers on its core agreement commitments.
  • Oversee the development of, and contribute to, required documentation, including tournament handbooks, manuals and guides, as well all LOC and wider EventsCo policies and procedures.

Human Resources and Workforce

  • Recruit a team to support the delivery of this divisions responsibilities
  • Oversee the recruitment and management of Venue, City and the tournament operations staff including FA Managers/Coordinators and partner/contractor operational staff.
  • Oversee the training and onboarding, including all arrangements for their tournament-time deployment.

Rugby World Cup 2029

  • Take the lead on developing the delivery strategy and operational solutions to deliver the RWC 2029 prior to the transition of the LOC in late 2027.

Government Engagement

  • Lead the engagement on behalf of the LOC with the Australian Government and State Governments as it relates to tournament support and delivery.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Proven experience in a senior role working within globally recognised major events such as single sport multi-city events or multi-sport single city events or within a sport which has responsibility to deliver content domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent leadership, team management and interpersonal skills with a focus on hiring, developing, coaching, appraising, motivating a diverse team.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective strategies aligned with organisational goals.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple individuals across a varied portfolio of responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in event management software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office suite is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, business, or a related field with at least 10 years equivalent experience
  • Proficient computer software skills, including the Microsoft suite of products
  • Further education is desirable.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

World Rugby is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.

Flexible Working:

The role offers hybrid working during the initial phases of planning, noting that as the event draws near the role will be required to be full time in the office integrating with the rest of the team. The current planning is based on:

· 2023 – 3 days in the office (Tue, Wed, Thu)

· 2024 – 4 Days in the office (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

· 2025– 4 Days in the office (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

· 2026 and 2027 – Full time in the office

Ticketing Specialist – Cricket Australia

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, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play 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 an opportunity for a Ticketing Specialist within our Events and Operations team. We’re looking for someone to focus on the end-to-end management of ticketing operations for their allocated matches. If you consider yourself someone who can provide exceptional customer service and establish and maintain strong relationships, we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, and this role will ensure a sustainable future for international and Australian cricket.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Ticketing Operations, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Drive and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring service standards are delivered at all times
  • Deliver ticket operations including; venue and ticket agent liaison for event builds and ticketing services and management of event builds
  • Maximising revenue through ongoing inventory management, meeting and exceeding sales targets and budgets
  • Sales and attendance reporting at pre-match, at match and post-match stages
  • Provide general support for sales activities including; ticket fulfilment for partners and internal departments, premium experience and ticket enquiries.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Previous experience within the ticketing industry and familiarity with ticketing software (Ticketek, Aspect, PCi/TM Host and/or TM Arctics.
  • Knowledge of venue setups and event builds relating to the allocation of tickets
  • Excellent attention to detail, highly organised and able to prioritise tasks
  • Ability to work autonomously, as well as being a team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

During the season there is a requirement for this role to work outside standard business hours, therefore a flexible approach to working hours will be required, including weekends and public holidays.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Benefits

As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season.

  • 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

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

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, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

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

Communications and Digital Coordinator – Cricket Australia

Northern Territory Cricket Ltd is the peak sporting body for cricket in the Territory. As custodians of the sport, we work closely with Cricket Australia, the seven other State & Territory Associations and our members to serve and grow the game. Our purpose is to unite and inspire our community through cricket, and our vision is to create a thriving sport for all.

Cricket in the Northern Territory is unique. Our small, but richly diverse community, is spread across a vast and rugged land mass bigger than most countries. Our two largest towns are 1,500kms apart. Our season never ends, with Top End cricketers playing in the dry season, while those in the Red Centre battle it out over summer. Cricket doesn’t stop in the Northern Territory and that’s the way we like it.

Cricket in the Territory is entering its most exciting phase of growth and opportunity in over a decade. There is a small driven tight knit team of people hell bent on driving positive change and elevating the role we play in Australian Cricket. If you want to be part of this and have what it takes to creatively tell the stories then we want to hear from you!

About The Role

The Communications and Digital Coordinator will be responsible for digital content creation (video and photography) and graphic design, with a focus on creating compelling content and storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in NT Cricket promoting and amplifying our unique events, diverse community and valued partners in a more proactive, creative and dynamic way. Working as part of a small and committed team, you will take our digital media presence to a broader audience and drive increased participation, engagement and commercialisation.

The position will also play a key role in delivering traditional communications, public relations and media activities, as well as supporting local and national event delivery.

About You

  • Relevant Tertiary qualification
  • Demonstrable experience in digital content creation
  • Experience filming, editing, graphic design and creation of imagery and other digital assets.
  • Experience with social media management systems, tools, platforms and analytics.
  • Experience writing, editing, and crafting content for digital and social media editorial.
  • Experience in website development and management.
  • Advance skills in Adobe Suite (Premier Pro, Photoshop, Audition, InDesign).
  • Passion for social media, sports and entertainment (cricket desirable).
  • Creative thinking and storytelling, with the ability to produce engaging content.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Communications and Engagement Manager – AFL

The AFL is Australia’s premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots’ of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.The AFL’s purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers. 

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

About The Role

Reporting directly into the Executive General Manager, People this national role is responsible for planning, creating, and delivering high quality internal communications and engagement initiatives across the AFL. The position oversees the Office Experience Manager as their direct report, to support a holistic understanding of our audiences and environments and help deliver a range of communications and experiences that hit the mark.Pivotal in shaping and driving our internal communication and engagement strategy, this role is integral in ensuring our people are informed, inspired, and engaged in line with our organisation’s purpose, vision and values.This is a rare vacancy in our People team and one we’re excited to be taking to market. It requires a broad set of communication, relationship, and leadership skills to make this a truly great experience for our organisation as we intentionally build a culture of belonging where our people thrive and love working at the AFL.Based at AFL House in Melbourne, this permanent position liaises daily with a large group of stakeholders internally and externally. You’ll connect and collaborate with our Corporate Affairs teams, our functional Leaders and your Melbourne and National People team members to ensure we remain aligned to our broader strategy and consistent with our key messaging.‘Team connect days’ in Melbourne support hybrid and flexible working and are Monday – Wednesday – Thursday to foster fun and get things done!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

As you’d expect, the Communications and Engagement Manager is front and centre for all comms and messaging on a national basis. Below is a snapshot of the core activities across three main areas of the position. Whilst you may not do all these things daily, you’ll be pivoting between them regularly; we consider them a realistic summary of what this person will take ownership of to help us progress the game.

Key Accountabilities

Internal Communications

  • You’ll develop and implement a comprehensive internal communication strategy that informs, inspires, and engages team members
  • You’ll provide communications planning, support and implementation on all key issues impacting the AFL team
  • We’ll need you to ensure updates from the AFL Commission and Executive are communicated in an appropriate and timely manner to the AFL workforce
  • Overseeing the AFL’s intranets (Tommy and Daisy) and social network (Workplace by Meta) will be important and ensuring both platforms are regularly updated with relevant and engaging content, resources, and announcements will be this person’s remit
  • Daily collabs with various departments and leaders will be essential to align internal communication efforts with organisational priorities and initiatives; this is a biggie and will hinge on the successful candidate’s ability to build rapport and trust quickly to help deliver to deadlines
  • You’ll assist Senior Leaders with the development and delivery of on tone internal communication messages, presentations, and announcements that align to strategy
  • You’ll work collaboratively with the Corporate Affairs Team to ensure relevant external communications are shared in an appropriate and timely manner internally; your own communication style and organisational skills will come into play here

Engagement

  • You’ll be developing and implementing initiatives, programs, and events to enhance team member engagement
  • You’ll lead the AFL’s Reward & Recognition program including Speccy Awards, Marque Moments, and Shout-Outs
  • And you’ll lead employee engagement surveys including design, participation and playback of results with a lens on opportunities for improvement and further engagement of the AFL workforce

Office Experience

  • You’ll be consistently providing leadership and support to the Office Experience Manager to ensure daily operations at AFL House support team member wellbeing, personal productivity, and organisational effectiveness

Other Responsibilities

  • Proactively support the development and delivery of our PlayWell Strategic initiatives as part of our health and wellbeing agenda
  • Regularly support the delivery of our National Induction Sessions

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

The person who lands this role will be someone who has exceptional skills in relationship building from the ground up, is an expert communicator across multiple mediums and a wanted team player who can pivot between strategic thinking, managing others and contributing to project initiatives to deliver on-point messaging. From fun and engaging team events to all staff strategic engagement activities there’s nothing dull here!Familiarity with managing through change will go a long way with this one; we’re looking ahead to some new and positive changes so the ability to embrace those and craft messaging for, and in support of, our leaders and workforce will be valuable.So, if you’re reading the following and it sounds like we’re describing YOU then we recommend you get in touch asap. We’re progressing people as we find them, so don’t wait. And if it’s not for you right now that’s ok too.

Core Competencies

  • It goes without saying that you’re a naturally great communicator and love crafting creative, engaging, and informative messages for diverse audiences. This is the crux of the gig and to be honest it’s likely a big part of who you are and why you’re here reading this!
  • You’ve had solid experience working across a range of industries but you’re ready for something unique to take your career to the next level, not more of the same
  • Aside from your impressive written and verbal communication skills, you’re known for your creative and innovative thinking skills; you can cite multiple examples where you’ve injected it to drive engagement in the right direction
  • Through previous roles, while experiencing shifting priorities and organisational changes, you’ve embraced and managed existing and new internal communications channels. You’re across the latest and most effective platforms with this and enjoy evolving the tools you and your team can leverage to get the best results
  • You’re comfortable using a range of software platforms and technologies to get the job done and are familiar with (preferably) using and administering Workplace by Meta and Microsoft Office tools including Sharepoint
  • Part of what you enjoy and value about a role like this is measuring, analysing, and evaluating relevant communications data. You understand that informing your decisions from data and results on the regular is good practice (and necessary!) to create meaningful messaging that lands with your audiences
  • One of your superpowers is your ability to balance multiple competing priorities and projects, you’re comfortable with ambiguity and can pivot between tasks quickly, leading and supporting others through the change in direction
  • You can successfully connect and understand a truly diverse range of stakeholders, whether they’re based remotely, locally or they’re executives or volunteers. You have a style that puts people at ease and allows them to trust you to get their key messages and stories heard
  • Reputation matters to you, and you instinctively understand that the person in this role will always represent and advocate for the AFL brand and values, in and out of work environments
  • You’re familiar with handling confidential and sensitive information for individuals, employees, the organisation, and external stakeholders. Put it this way, if we asked someone who knows you, they’d say that Integrity was one of your top character traits! Part of this is keeping a lens on reputational risk for the organisation you represent, and this comes naturally to you.
  • You’ve led a team or individuals previously and would love the opportunity again. You’re the type of people leader who’s collaborative and respectful and can provide direction and sound advice but you understand that taking on work yourself, autonomously, is still necessary, and you still enjoy being hands on
  • You’re ready and motivated for your next career step and all-in when you find the right thing. People would use these words describing you if we asked them; Great Communicator (of course!), Honest, Engaging, Positive, Creative, Professional, Authentic, Storyteller, Team Player, Natural Leader
  • You’re not looking for more of the same (sure there’s other ‘corporate comms’ roles out there) and you’d like to showcase more of your authentic self and style at work somewhere new; you’re still the consummate professional but keen to keep it real

Experience And Qualifications

  • Communications and/or Engagement Manager experience – we’re looking for some solid years here (5+) preferably across a range of industries in medium to large organisations. We’re wanting someone who’s previously led or owned delivery of key messaging against strategy and managed other team members. Bonus points if you’ve dealt with Senior Leaders, remote and regional stakeholders!
  • Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, or a similar field with experience that’s a match

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisationWe are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl

THE PERKS

  • Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
  • My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring, and formal learning
  • Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
  • My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
  • AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy, and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

  • Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
  • My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring, and formal learning
  • Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
  • My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
  • AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy, and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Tender for Commonwealth Athletes Village Building – Victoria 2026

DV is seeking to appoint suitably capable, experienced and qualified consultants offering value for money to provide project management (PM), superintendent’s representative (SR) and quantity surveying (QS) services (the Services) for Legacy Housing (Townhouses, Apartments and Relocatables) and Landscaping Works for the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CG26) Villages (the Project).

This RFP has been prepared to provide information on the Project to prospective bidders (the Bidders) and to set out the requirements for Bidders offering to provide the Services as further described in the Project Brief and Scope of Services. This RFP is seeking responses to provide project management, superintendent representative and quantity surveying services at the following CG26 Villages:

  • Ballarat (Delacombe)
  • Bendigo (Flora Hill)
  • Geelong (Waurn Ponds), and
  • Gippsland (Morwell)

DV is seeking to appoint the PM, SR and QS (the Village Project Management Team) through a single Consultancy Agreement (Major Services). The Bidder must bid to provide all three Services as part of their Response to this RFP (e.g., PM, SR and QS services).  To maintain independence, the QS must be from a different company to the PM and SR. DV expects bids to be structured such that the PM is the Lead Consultant, with the QS engaged as a subconsultant to the Lead Consultant. The SR may or may not be from the same entity as the PM.

Bidders may respond to the opportunity to provide all three Services at one or multiple CG26 Athletes Villages within a single proposal. If a Bidder is responding to provide the Services at multiple Villages, a separate Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) must be provided for each Village. Refer Section 11 for further details.

Bidders are invited to submit a proposal (the Response) in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in this RFP. 

Media enquiries can be directed to: media@development.vic.gov.au

Head of Participation – Cricket Australia

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, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play 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 Community Cricket, as we have an opportunity for a Head of Participation to join the team. This is an important leadership role within the department which will drive alignment of strategy across Australian Cricket to grow participation across key segments in Cricket. The Head of Participation will ultimately be accountable for attracting kids from all backgrounds to play cricket and position cricket as the sport of choice for women and girls.

Participation Growth is a strategic pillar across the Australian Cricket strategy and this role will have a significant impact on our success. It requires a strong, transformative leader who is passionate about growing our game and ensuring cricket is fun, accessible and welcoming for all.

Reporting to the EGM Community Cricket & Capability you’ll be responsible for:

  • Actively leading the Australian Community Cricket function, establishing and executing the shared vision for plans that transform all cricket offerings
  • Establishing a robust management control and reporting system which provides key indicators of performance vs milestones and enables timely intervention where required
  • Oversee the management and support of national programs, including content, equipment, logistics, support resources and customer service to ensure best practice programs, quality delivery and continuous process improvement (from strategy/products)
  • Lead the development, coordination and continual improvement of participation programs that meet or exceed the needs of customers
  • Manage the data, insights and research program with key inputs from the community, staff, other sports and industry

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate for this role will have relevant tertiary qualifications including a Bachelor or Masters’ degree in Business or Sport related discipline. Importantly, we are seeking candidates with proficient leadership skills with experience managing complex teams, building a collaborative and engaging culture and leading a high performing teams.

You will have a strong commercial mindset, outstanding stakeholder relationship skills and business partnership capability. An in-depth understanding of Community Sport including insight into the challenges and opportunities for Cricket over the next decade. You will be have the ability to attract, inspire and retain the best people to execute the Community Cricket strategic plan and you’ll bring strong emotional intelligence underpinned by empathy, relationship management and social awareness to this role.

Your highly effective communication skills with the ability to converse and engage with people across all levels of the organisation and Australian Cricket will ensure you are set up for success.

We are keen to secure a candidate with expertise in using data analytics to derive insights to inform decision-making and ability to upskill teams in becoming more sophisticated in utlising data to grow participation.

The capability to identify opportunities for transformational change that will grow sustainable participation and/or improve quality of experience within the game and then lead a system to execute a new path forward will see you successfully contribute to your goals.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Benefits

As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season.

  • 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

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

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, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

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.

Finance & Operations Officer, East Asia Pacific – Cricket Australia

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, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play 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. Cricket Australia also supports the growth of the game overseas, with a small team dedicated to delivering the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Global Development Programme.

The ICC is the global governing body for cricket, one of the most watched sports in the world. Representing 108 Members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and works with its Members to grow the sport. The ICC is also responsible for the staging of all ICC World Cups. The Global Development Team is responsible for leading the growth and development of cricket in the ICC’s Associate Members. The ICC has an inspiring growth strategy with ambitious objectives, and this role is a unique opportunity to inspire and support the growth of cricket in the East Asia Pacific (EAP).

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of this support and due to an internal promotion, we are seeking applications for the role of Finance & Operations Officer – East Asia Pacific (EAP).

We’re looking for someone to help implement the provisions of the ICC Development Funding Policy and ICC Membership criteria, deliver Regional Pathway events, oversee the annual data census, and manage a range of special projects within the EAP. If you’re motivated and enthusiastic, we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, so we’re looking for drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

Reporting to the Development Manager – EAP, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Managing the ICC Development Funding Policy, including oversight of Member budgets and reporting requirements, and delivery of operational plans
  • Planning, budgeting, and delivery of all regional qualifying events across all formats (i.e., Senior Women’s, Senior Men’s, U19 Women’s, and U19 Men’s)
  • Coordinating the annual ICC data collection and verification process for census and funding purposes
  • Using participation, performance, and financial data collected from Members to effectively monitor and evaluate progress against the ICC Global Growth Strategy, analyse trends and highlight opportunities and issues
  • Supporting delivery of key projects, regionally and globally, that arise out of the ICC Growth Strategy

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • At least two years event management experience, including excellent organisational and planning skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Strong project management experience
  • Strong budget and general financial management skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel and work weekends and public holidays as required
  • Motivated and enthusiastic attitude
  • Exceptional time management skills including the ability to work remotely and independently
  • A passion for sport with an understanding of and experience in the sports industry, particularly a regional, national or international federation, is highly desirable

Please note this position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia.

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

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

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, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

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.

Tender for ceremonies production – Victoria 2026

Victoria 2026 is looking for a supplier to provide Ceremonies production services to design and deliver exceptional, innovative, and unforgettable Opening and Closing Ceremonies, with a focus on captivating storytelling, stunning creative visuals, and flawless technical execution.

Please see the Invitation for Expression of Interest document for further information. 

Multicultural Capability Manager – Football Australia

Football Australia is situated on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the histories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building a brighter future together.

Football Australia is the national governing body for football in Australia and a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body for football. It governs all national teams, the A-Leagues (in Football Australia’s capacity as the regulatory body), Australia Cup, National Premier Leagues and leads state, community, and grassroots football.

OUR VALUES

Football in Australia is a melting pot of approximately 2 million participants represented by over 200 different cultures, we are proud to be the most diverse and globally connected sport within the Australian sporting landscape.

This diversity in culture, ideas, and experience makes us strong and prepares us to achieve our vision to ‘be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game’. To achieve this, we live by our company values which include:

  • Impact On & Off the Field: Challenge the way we think and do to seek ways to grow the impact football has, influence industry thought leaders.
  • Inclusive & Diverse Football for all: Football is embedded in the nation’s social fabric, follows the story of Australia, be accessible for all
  • A United Team: Bringing people together to unleash the power of football and to deliver the vision, we bring the team spirit to the game
  • Trust: Building trust across the whole football community, be trusted custodians of the game, act with integrity and objectivity

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting into the General Manager – Member Federations, this role will lead the implementation of Football Australia’s Multicultural Programs. This role is responsible for the leadership, strategy, management and implementation of National Multicultural Programs for the Nation, and will work on key Multicultural programs targeting participation from age 5 through to 21. The role will also be a key engagement point for Government and Non-Government support partners, Member Federations and maintain FA’s annual Multicultural Calendar of events.

Please note that this role is fixed term until June 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support the National Program Managers with the overall management and strategic implementation of the Multicultural MiniRoos or Youth programs
  • Lead all training and multicultural awareness initiatives for both programs
  • Identify rural and remote locations that will require a different training and capability model to the model deployed in metropolitan areas. This model will require online engagement and an enhanced focus on empowering locals to deliver FA’s Multicultural programs
  • Support Member Federations and Community Clubs on the implementation of the MiniRoos and Youth Programs and transition strategy from participants to grassroots and community football
  • Identify, collaborate and structure delivery models for the program with relevant external partners (I.e Football United)
  • Ensure all coaches/facilitators are trained and have the capability to deliver multiculturally appropriate programs
  • Key engagement lead with Australia’s multicultural bodies (I.e Victorian Multicultural Commission)
  • Support Member Federations on transition initiatives from Multicultural program participant to registered Football (players, coach, referee, volunteer)

A full copy of the position description can be found by copy and pasting the following link into a web browser: www.footballaustralia.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2023-05/Multicultural%20Capability%20Manager.pdf

ABOUT YOU

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

  • Previous experience running Multicultural programs that embrace cultural safety and tailored to various multi-cultural community groups
  • Demonstrative experience in project management and implementation. Management of community sport projects highly desirable
  • Experience in the design, development and delivery of learning programs
  • Exceptional presentation skills
  • Understanding of contemporary initiatives for program enhancement
  • Understanding of core principles of Football Development
  • A minimum 4 years experience in a management position
  • A full list of experience, skills & qualifications can be found in the above position description

Additional Requirements:

  • Full working rights in Australia
  • Working with children check (paid/ employee) or state- based equivalent
  • Travel as required
  • Out of hours and weekend work as required

WHAT WE OFFER

At Football Australia we want look after our people and below are just some of the many benefits of joining our team:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Birthday Leave
  • Study Leave
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle leave
  • Paid Parental leave in addition to statutory government offering
  • Volunteer leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Partner discounts
  • Workplace Banking Program
  • Social Activities such as 5-a-side futsal

Membership Club Support Coordinator – AFL

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

12-month Maximum Term Position

The AFL Club Membership Services team provides support for the AFL and AFL Clubs, playing a central role in membership program support, database operations and leading growth strategies to achieve industry membership revenue and volume targets.The primary function of this role is delivery of membership database platform support including system setup, account management, data analysis and reporting. While technical expertise will be highly valued, strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as this role works closely with club membership teams to support their annual programs and initiatives.As part of the platform support, this role will help facilitate member ticketing, match access and compliance.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities

  • Working in an energized, engaged team on supporting the growth of Club and AFL memberships across the AFL industry 
  • Deliver accurate and timely operational support across key phases of the membership cycle, including renewal, fulfilment, entitlements and payment plan management. 
  • Provide membership database support to clubs, including system setup, product builds, inventory management, data analysis and reporting. 
  • Develop strong working relationships with membership and ticketing staff at AFL clubs, understanding their business drivers and campaign needs, and providing systems and database training as required 
  • Support industry projects that drive member/fan engagement, attendance and membership growth 
  • Focus on operational efficiencies and advancing membership technology 
  • Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role 

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER 

Core Competencies

  • Data savvy, with analytical skills and experience managing database or CRM systems 
  • Ability to build strong working relationships, including highly effective communication skills 
  • Experience in providing a database support in helpdesk environment, preferably in a membership-based organisation 
  • Understanding of membership database (eg. Ticketmaster Archtics) and ticketing systems and processes will be highly regarded, but not essential. 
  • A problem solver and team player 
  • Process orientated, with demonstrated attention to detail 

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisationWe are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl

THE PERKS

  • Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life 
  • My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning 
  • Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace 
  • My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts 

COVID-19We care deeply for our people at the AFL with our primary focus being to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all. We strongly encourage and support all AFL team members to be vaccinated (including by receiving booster doses as recommended by the Relevant Authority and/or ATAGI). I n addition, we’re committed to utilising other preventative health and safety measures as appropriate and/or as directed by Relevant Authorities to reduce the risk of contracting and transmitting COVID-19 in our workplaces.