Fan Activation Specialist

Cricket Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to cricket

Flexible working environment

Partner discounts

Parental and volunteer leave

Job summary

Cricket Australia is seeking a Fan Activation Specialist to join our Events & Operations team on a six-month contract. You will help deliver memorable, engaging and high-quality experiences for cricket fans across our International Men's and Women's programs.

You will lead the development and delivery of CA’s Activations Program, working closely with internal teams, venues and agency partners to create exciting in-venue and precinct experiences that grow and diversify cricket’s fan base.

Qualifications

• Experience in major sports event delivery or 2+ years in a similar role.
• Experience in event planning, communications, agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.
• Collaborative approach and creativity to deliver fan experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnerships with event activation agencies and support delivery of the International Event Activation Program.
• Develop planning materials: overlays, risk docs, maps, proposals, briefs.
• Collaborate with Event Delivery, Partnerships and agencies to deliver fan experiences.
• Represent the team in planning meetings and communicate plans clearly.
• Support post-event reviews and continuous improvement of fan experience.

Skills

Event delivery

Stakeholder management

Planning & coordination

Fan engagement

Job description

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia's proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, 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.

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia's proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, 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 opportunity to join Cricket Australia as a Fan Activation Specialist within our Events & Operations team on a six-month term. In this role, you will help deliver memorable, engaging and high-quality experiences for cricket fans across our International Men's and Women's Cricket program.

You will lead the development and delivery of CA’s Activations Program, working closely with internal teams, venues and agency partners to create exciting in-venue and precinct experiences that grow and diversify cricket’s fan base.

Reporting to the Acting GM Events & Operations, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading CA’s partnership with key event activation agencies and support delivery of the International Event Activation Program.
• Developing and coordinating planning materials including event overlays, risk documents, activation site maps, activity proposals and briefing materials.
• Working with Event Delivery, Commercial Partnerships and agency partners to deliver engaging fan experiences across match days and venue precincts.
• Representing the team in event planning meetings and communicate plans clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting post-event reviews, insights and continuous improvement to elevate the fan experience.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As the successful Fan Activation Specialist, you will bring:

• Experience in major sports event delivery or at least two years' experience in a similar role.
• Confidence managing event planning, communications, agencies and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach, creativity and motivation to deliver exceptional experiences for fans.

You will also be comfortable working match days, weekends and interstate when required.

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 [e-mail]