Cricket Manager – Greater Illawarra

• Share your passion for growing community sport

• Short term contract role until November 2026 based in Shellharbour

• Inspire everyone to play and love cricket

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 Clubs & Competitions Manager, in this role you’ll be responsible for the experience and retention of players and growth of cricket through associations, clubs and competitions within the Greater Illawarra area.

This is a short term contract until November 2026.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate internally and externally to deliver outstanding experiences for our customers
• Support the development and growth of volunteers in your region
• Build strong relationships with associations and clubs, putting the volunteers and players at the centre of decision making
• Provide leadership, support and development of volunteers to support the delivery of cricket activities, programs and competitions
• Increase registered participation rates for 5-12 year olds
• Use insights to inform recruitment and retention strategies
• Work with volunteers to support the delivery of cricket within your region

ABOUT YOU

• Excellent at building relationships
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience dealing with and supporting customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative approach to solving problems to find win/win solutions
• Desire to listen, learn and develop your skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work flexibly
• Cricket knowledge is not essential!

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 through your own personalised LinkedIn Learning account
• 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 17 February 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.

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 and screening prior to or during any appointments.