Cricket Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Hybrid)
Posted: 7 July 2023
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3652418802/
About the job
PERFORMANCE DATA AND TECHNOLOGY LEAD
Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. We are seeking 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 have created a role for a Performance Data & Technology Lead within our High Performance and National Teams Department. We’re looking for someone to drive world-leading data, technology and system solutions that help deliver on our High Performance (HP) ambition to create inspirational players and teams. If you consider yourself a collaborator, you will work with Cricket’s technology leaders, HP staff and data and tech partners, designing and implementing roadmaps to support the needs to the HP system. 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 National Development you will be responsible for:
Systems, Network & Strategy
– Lead the development and delivery of a HP data and technology strategy to support national teams and national development priorities.
– Work with the performance data and analytics national network to develop alignment and efficiency of systems across the country.
– Collaborate with third party providers and internal cyber security and technology teams to design and implement data pipelines using modern technologies including MS SQL, Azure Cloud services and Power BI .
– Manage and engage stakeholders to ensure; all relevant strategic or customer problems are evaluated and prioritised and; stakeholders understand the direction and the outcomes that we are driving towards.
Working with National Teams
– Collaboratively develop strategically aligned short to medium term performance data and analytics roadmap for the AC teams (Men’s, Women’s, Aus A & U19).
– Use data modelling and visualisation techniques to surface trends and answer questions for performance coaching and support staff.
Partnerships
– Manage ongoing partnerships and development priorities with external data and technical suppliers (Ball and GPS tracking, match data, match vision, analytics and AI).
– Manage budget and commercial relationships with external data and tech suppliers.
– Deliver key metrics / outcomes and drive product evolution through development and enhancements.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
– Tertiary qualifications (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in Sport Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field.
– Strong stakeholder management with proven ability to form strong trusting relationships
– Excellent written and verbal communication
– Understanding of HP sport environment
– Analytical mindset, curious, problem solver and excellent attention to detail
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
THE IMPORTANT STUFF
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, 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 5.00pm Thursday, 20 July 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.
