Job Description

• Be part of leading and growing the game of Cricket
• Be part of creating exciting fan experiences in the Big Bash Leagues
• Bring your passion for Cricket / Sports to Cricket NSW

ABOUT US

Cricket NSW (CNSW) is focused on leading and growing the game throughout the state. We oversee all cricket from elite professional teams to community, school, and social cricket programs. As a purpose and people led organisation, CNSW aims to inspire everyone to play and love cricket.

Our Wildly Important Goal (WIG) is to grow the number of 5–12-year-olds playing cricket. To deliver on our WIG and strategic priorities we have a collaborative, customer-centric approach. We use our values; Humility, Excellence, Imagination and Relationships to deliver memorable experiences to
participants and fans.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Event Manager – Sydney Thunder, in this role you will:

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned Sydney Thunder events, activations and fan
  experiences
• Support the delivery of Sydney Thunder WBBL and BBL home matches
• Lead the creation and delivery of the Thunder events calendar, including match days, fan
  engagement initiatives and member experiences
• Coordinate event logistics including venues, suppliers, contractors, permits, staffing and
  equipment requirements
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Commerial, Community Cricket, Communications
  and High Performance
• Manage relationships with venues, councils, suppliers, agencies and community partners

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Previous experience in event management, operations, sport, entertainment or related
  industries
• Strong project management, organisational and attention to detail skills
• Exceptional stakeholder and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work match days, evenings, weekends and public holidays

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We support and value our people in different ways, but here are a few benefits that are on offer for our people at Cricket NSW.

• You’ll be joining a team that is energetic and motivated, who deeply enjoy the work they do and the impact it has in the community
• A vibrant, purpose driven and professional culture with a flexible approach to the way we work
• Support for you through our wellness initiatives, with a strong focus on creating a psychologically safe environment
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Join our social activities like monthly birthday celebrations and lunchtime sports
• And of course tickets to the cricket!

KEEN TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Apply now! Submit a copy of your resume and cover letter by 9 August 2026.

At Cricket NSW, we hire on merit and embrace diversity of characteristics, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, including children, so that people feel respected and connected, and can contribute and develop. We measure ourselves on our How We Play behaviours, our people value relationships, excellence,
imagination and humility.

Australian Cricket’s Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People can be
found at cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding.

We require all applicants to undergo background checks including working with
children checks and screening prior to or during any appointments.