ABOUT NORTHERN TERRITORY CRICKET LTD
Northern Territory Cricket Ltd is the peak sporting body for cricket in the
Territory. As custodians of the sport, we work closely with Cricket Australia,
the seven other State & Territory Associations and our members to serve
and grow the game. Our purpose is to unite and inspire our community
through cricket, and our vision is to create a thriving sport for all.
Our community
Cricket in the Territory is unique, with a small but richly diverse community
which is spread across a vast and rugged land mass bigger than most
countries (our two largest towns are 1,500kms apart!). Our season never
ends, with Top End cricketers playing in the dry season (Apr-Sep), while
those in the Red Centre battle it out over summer (Oct-Mar). Cricket doesn’t
stop in the Territory and that’s the way we like it.
Our community is rich in diversity; from Indigenous Australians who represent
the oldest continuous culture in the world, to recent south Asian arrivals, to
those passing through in pursuit of opportunities that only a northern winter
provides, and everyone in between. Everyone is welcome, and everyone plays
an equally important role in enhancing the game of cricket.
women & girls growth lead
Reporting to the Head of Cricket, the newly created position of
Women & Girls Growth Lead will play a key role in delivering key
strategic initiatives within the Cricket Australia Women & Girls
Action Plan (2024-2034), most notably drive:
Participation in all aspects of women and girls cricket
Accelerated growth with a renewed focus on retention
Great experiences that foster a life-long love of the game
The successful candidate will spearhead the delivery of new and
existing programs designed to make cricket fun, welcoming and
inclusive to Women & Girls. Leading and collaborating with key
internal and external stakeholders, the role will execute a shared
vision and plan to transform the game of cricket for Women &
Girls in the Northern Territory.
The role will focus on significantly increasing entry level
opportunities and registered participation for Women & Girls, as
well as attracting and recruiting new female participants, coaches,
volunteers and match officials from all backgrounds by broadening
crickets appeal and ensuring they have a great first experience.
Cricket in the Territory is a sleeping giant, and the successful
candidate has the opportunity to achieve record female
participation growth for the sport.
Working as part of a small driven tight knit team at NT Cricket, the
candidate will also play an important role in delivering local,
regional, national and international cricket events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the Head of Cricket to implement and deliver
national Women & Girls participation strategy to
substantially grow participation, with a sharp focus on 5-12
year olds.
Lead, coordinate and deliver exceptional entry level
Woolworths Cricket Blast Programs for girls that are critical
to achieving record growth.
Drive and grow participation activities across the community,
with a priority on strengthening the connection between with
Woolworths Cricket Blast Programs, Schools and Junior
Club Cricket.
Grow innovative programs such as ‘Girls Only Colour Blast’
and lead the delivery and implementation of pilot programs
such as ‘Dads and Daughters Cricket’.
Plan, market and deliver School Holiday Programs to play a
meaningful role in increasing registered female participation.
Actively build and promote cricket’s presence within
Northern Territory Schools, including training and upskilling
teachers, and better connecting and aligning schools and
Junior Club Cricket.
Work closely with Clubs and Junior Coordinators to ensure
Woolworths Cricket Blast Program delivery is well
coordinated and aligned to achieve maximum impact.
In collaboration with Clubs, increase the success rate and
transition of entry level participants to registered players.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic guidance for the implementation and delivery of the Growing Cricket for Girls Fund.
Ensure cricket reaches females from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, in particular young First Nations
Women and Girls who are critical to the growth of the Imparja Cup in Alice Springs and Remote Cricket Carnivals in
Timber Creek, Borroloola, Katherine and Tennant Creek.
Work with the Head of Cricket to religiously use participation data and insights to inform decision making, identify
opportunities and measure progress.
Build strong relationships with Associations, Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to put the female participant at the center of
decision making.
Represent the Northern Territory in Cricket Australia Community Cricket Forums as part of the national approach to the
Women & Girls Action Plan, sharing and implementing best practice.
Provide Play HQ support for all facets of the system including training and database management.
SELECTION CRITERIA
In addition to demonstrating relevant experience across the core
functional areas of responsibility in this Position Overview, candidates will
require:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Coaching, Sports
Management, Recreation or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in sports industry, community sport, athlete
development or related field (Minimum – 1 year).
Demonstrated capability to develop, support and deliver cricket
programs (or equivalent).
Demonstrated understanding of community sport and key stakeholder
groups including volunteers, coaches, clubs and schools.
Level 2 Cricket Australia Coaching Certification (Desirable).
High level of coaching and instruction ability.
A demonstrated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
An ability to use data and insights.
Community orientated mindset with a strong desire to serve,
support and grow the sport.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder
relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent computer, database and website skills and literacy.
Ability to work flexibly.