Casual Cricket Officers play a key role in supporting SACA and the Community Cricket department in promotion of entry level programs and the Australian Cricket pathway with a focus on introducing cricket for the first time, and to recruit and retain players and volunteers right across South Australia.
We are searching for multiple casual region staff based right across South Australia in areas such as;
- Central CBD and Inner-City Suburbs
- Barossa and Gawler
- Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills
- Clare Valley
- Murraylands
- Riverland
- Fleurieu Peninsula
- Yorke Peninsula
- Mount Gambier and Limestone Coast
As a Casual Cricket Officer, you will be involved in providing exceptional experiences via delivery of Cricket Australia and SACA entry level programs and events in schools, clubs and one-off events, supporting match days and carnivals and any other additional contributions that align with Cricket Australia and SACA’s strategic goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Delivery of Woolworths Cricket Blast programs and Adelaide Strikers Holiday Programs at schools, clubs and associations.
- Delivery of promotional activities in South Australian schools, including the Woolworths Cricket Blast Health & PE program, Sporting Schools, Mascot Challenge and school gate activations.
- Match management of SACA Super Cricket games and SACA Carnivals.
- Staffing of activations and events at W/BBL, domestic and International cricket fixtures.
- Match day or event assistant roles as required.
- Other administrative and delivery-based tasks as required.
- Intrastate travel with overnight stays while delivering programs.
- You will hold a valid Working with Children Check or have the ability to obtain one.
Would also be great if you have…
- Understanding of community sport and the Australian Cricket Pathway.
- Understanding and knowledge of the entry level programs including but not limited to Woolworths Cricket Blast and Adelaide Strikers Holiday Programs.
- Understanding and knowledge of the South Australia Cricket landscape.
- Experience working with children.
- Experience coordinating, engaging and presenting to large groups of people (from children to adults).
- Experience in exceptional delivery of children’s programs, events and activities in a range of settings and environments.
- Experience in management of all ages of sporting carnivals and fixtures. (from children to adults).
- Willingness to complete work in a variety of diverse environments and locations.
- Woolworths Cricket Blast Coordinator Training Module, or willing to obtain.
- Community Coach Accreditation (formally known as Level 1) (Desirable).
- Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement.
- RAN Masterclass Certificate or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement.
- A current unrestricted driver’s license.
About SACA
The SACA is one of the nation’s premier sporting bodies, with a vision for cricket to be Australia’s favorite sport – a sport for all Australian’s. Operating within the sports and entertainment industry, SACA offers an exciting and dynamic working environment, and is responsible for overseeing and developing cricket on a State level.
The SACA is responsible for coordinating international and domestic cricket matches, Premier cricket matches and community carnivals, coaching and development and pathway programs for girls and boys, coaching, umpiring, volunteer development and ground management. It also administers high performance cricket in South Australia, including the SA Men’s and Women’s Teams and Adelaide Strikers women’s and men’s teams.
What’s in it for you?
SACA has an Employee Benefits Program which allows staff to access a wide range of benefits and services whilst they are employed at SACA.
- Discounts with Partners – Enjoy discounted rates at places such as Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb, Oval Hotel, New Balance, Bleasdale Wines – the list continues!
- Wellbeing and Social Club Programs – Healthy Living initiatives are organised alongside medical checks to support employee wellbeing.
- Reward and Development – SACA has monthly employee recognition awards and learning and development initiatives.
Want to join our team?
If you are ready to join SACA in our vision to inspire and unite the South Australian community through cricket and are aligned with our values of accountability, team first and world class, we want to hear from you!
Applications close - 8 July 2025
At SACA we are committed to the ongoing journey of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities to all. We are proud to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours - our people value accountability, a team first approach and being world class
