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Clubs & Competitions Manager – Newcastle/Hunter/Coast

Community Cricket Experience • Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Lead participant retention and recruitment initiatives with strategic, customer-centric focus.
  • Lead and develop a team supporting cricket recruitment and retention activities.
  • Identify new competition opportunities and delivery channels using customer insights and data.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

  • Play a leadership role in helping grow our game of cricket
  • Bring your passion for building relationships and making a difference to CNSW
  • Join an organsitaion that has a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration

 

ABOUT US

Cricket NSW (CNSW) is focused on leading and growing the game throughout the state. We 0versee 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 Head of Clubs & Competitions – Country in this role you will:

  • Lead participant retention and recruitment in the club and competitions space in your area with a strategic and customer centric focus
  • Lead and develop a team that drive and support cricket recruitment and retention activities in your area
  • Identify opportunities through customer insights and data for new competition opportunities and delivery channels for Cricket NSW
  • Be hyper focused on participant retention, especially in the 5-12 year old age group
  • Build strong and collaborative relationships with key partners to shape the cricket landscape
  • Be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Cricket NSW’s Competition Administration Support Program for your area

This role has the ability to be based in either Newcastle or Central Coast.

 

ABOUT YOU

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
  • Ability to make decisions with a customer centered lens
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • Passion for leading and developing people
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on outcomes and results

 

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
  • 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 31 May 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.