Queensland Cricket: Competition Administrator (Deadline – Oct 6)

This role is a 12-month full-time contract commencing in October, based at Queensland Cricket’s head office in Albion. As competitions run over weekends, candidates must be available to work weekends, public holidays, and some nights especially during cricket season (October – March).

About the role
Reporting to the Systems & Competitions Manager, the Competition Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting Queensland Cricket’s Community Cricket team to achieve key organisational objectives to grow participation while ensuring high-quality administration of competitions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to participation targets by managing stable, sustainable and professional competitions including Club training and support.
• Competition Management via PlayHQ for targeted Associations
• Plan and coordinate competitions alongside the Association in accordance with the Australian Cricket Pathway.
• Coordination of match fixturing and result management of competitions via PlayHQ.
• Manage all club and team match day communication regarding cancelled / rescheduled matches and subsequent
• PlayHQ administration for targeted Associations.
• Manage all match day umpire communication regarding cancelled / rescheduled matches and same-day reallocation of umpires for targeted Associations including subsequent OfficialsHQ administration.
• Tracking of umpire assignment and venue usage for invoicing purposes.
• Club PlayHQ support through actioning player movement requests and troubleshooting match day issues / requests.
• Actioning end-of-match feedback requests in line with Association requirements.
• Contributing to Association communication, promotional and stakeholder engagement plans as directed.
• Performance monitoring of the PlayCricket App and match status across assigned competitions.
• Attend meetings to assist with minute taking and distribution as needed.

About you

The successful person will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community sport
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people in the region
• High level administration skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Experience with the PlayHQ is preferred but not essential
• Problem solving skills and ability to drive system based solutions
• Current blue card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services Qld

What’s in it for you?

Build your skills in a high-growth professional environment. Work in a dynamic, flexible and progressive workplace that is committed to giving you the opportunities you deserve. Enjoy the fun of professional sport and the rewards of contributing to your community. Take advantage of the employee benefits on offer, including learning and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the odd ticket to the cricket (because too much cricket is never enough).

About Queensland Cricket

Queensland Cricket is responsible for leading and administering cricket throughout Queensland. Our purpose is to promote and grow cricket ensuring all Queenslanders can play, participate, and enjoy the game. Our flagship teams include Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat.

Keen to join our team?

Please click ‘apply’ to submit your resume and cover letter before Sunday 6th October 2024.

Queensland Cricket values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion won’t impact whether or not you’re part of the team. It’s your drive to do great work that’ll help you shine. At Queensland Cricket we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone involved in our sport including children. We measure ourselves on our values – We Care, We Lead, We Deliver, and We Innovate.

We require all applicants to undergo background check and screening prior to or during any appointments.

Queensland Cricket acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Yuggera people and the Turrbal people. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, present, and emerging. Queensland Cricket encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.