Fan Growth & Community Engagement Lead – Sydney Thunder

• Be part of a dynamic, motivated and inspiring organisation
• Be part of creating exciting opportunities within Cricket
• Bring your passion for Cricket/Community Sports to Cricket NSW

ABOUT US

Our vision is to be New South Wales’ most loved and successful sport and be regarded as a world class organisation. As a purpose and people led organisation, Cricket NSW aims to inspire everyone to play and love cricket. We take a collaborative, customer centric approach to our organisational structure, bringing teams together and creating exciting opportunities to achieve our purpose.

Sydney Thunder’s ambition is to be the dominant sports and entertainment club in Western Sydney. We are passionate about our communities and driven by a relentless commitment to win on and off the field, we strive to make a positive impact across the Thunder Nation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

• Be responsible for growing Sydney Thunder’s fanbase and deepening community connection through engagement programs
• Convert participation into fandom and fandom into participation
• Deliver measurable outcomes across acquisition, attendance, sentiment and community cricket impact
• Deliver events and activations on both WBBL and BBL match days along with a “365-focus” to inspire everyone to play and love cricket
• Lead the Sydney Thunder’s South Asian Engagement initiatives  

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in fan engagement or events
• Passion for attracting kids and families to sport
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work flexible hours during cricket season

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 23 April 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 values, 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.