Cricket Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Hybrid)
Posted: 01 February 2023
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3457065048/
About the job
Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future as we seek to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play 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 time for us, as we are looking to find a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist to be an amazing addition our People & Culture department. We’re looking for someone who will help shape Cricket Australia’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy and support the delivery of projects and initiatives under it.
If you consider yourself a champion of inclusion, we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, so we’re looking for drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.
Reporting to the Head of Social Impact & Sustainability you’ll be responsible for:
- Coordinating D&I and RAP working groups.
- Providing specialist advice and support to all Cricket Australia departments to ensure our people processes, programs, events, marketing and communications champion inclusion.
- Supporting D&I initiatives relating to external partnerships and stakeholders.
- Maintaining a dashboard of D&I metrics and respond to internal and external reporting requirements.
- Developing and updating D&I policy documents.
- Supporting the Head of Social Impact & Sustainability in the engagement of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Committee.
- Supporting the delivery of Cricket Australia’s Stretch RAP and assist the development of the next iteration.
- Regularly updating D&I content across Cricket Australia’s communication channels.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Influencing skills and stakeholder management experience
- The ability to think strategically and on a national and local level
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to present information confidently
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task competing priorities
- A collaborative mindset and ability to build trusted relationships across the whole of the organisation
- Genuine commitment to championing inclusion
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week leave at the end of season! As a CA employee, you will also have to 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 remotely working)
- Discounts from our partners such as Asics and salary packaging options
- A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave
THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Cricket is 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, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.
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 careers@cricket.com.au
Please submit your application via the link by 5pm Friday, 17 February 2023.
In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via Twitter @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricketaustralia.com.au/
Name of Author: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia (CA), formerly the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for cricket in Australia. Established in 1905 as the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, CA manages all national teams, including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sides, as well as other national teams. It oversees the organization of Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is, and coordinates home international fixtures.
