Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing 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.
Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing 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.
Th e Platform Manager, Finance & Talent is a newly created position in our Digital & Technology group . This pivotal role is accountable for the day-to-day availability , productivity and e nablement of Cricket Australia’s core Finance and HR platforms , ensuring our systems perform at their best for teams across CA and the State Associations. Y ou ’ll play a hands-on role with a service first mindset, keeping the innings moving through secure reliable platform performance , continuous improvement and evolution of products now and into the future .
Own the day-to-day performance of core Finance and HR platforms, ensuring smooth r unning across availability, user experience, and service delivery across the entire ecosystem .
Maintain the scoreboard on effective BAU management , triaging requests, resolving issues, and coordinating with vendors to deliver timely outcomes .
Translate Finance and HR needs into platform configuration, process improvement, controls and reporting outcomes.
Identify and drive continuous improvement through system enhancements, business process optimisation , and smarter ways of working through automation and AI .
Influenc e the game by building and executing platform roadmaps, strengthening governance, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful, compliant solutions
Tertiary qualifications (bachelor’s degree) in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Commerce or equivalent relevant experience.
Relevant certifications are desirable (e.g., ITIL, Agile/Scrum, vendor platform certifications, data/integration fundamentals).
Strong understanding of Finance and HR processes, including procurement, expenses, planning, reporting, workforce administration and employee lifecycle.
Hands-on capability in platform administration, integrations, data/reporting, testing, releases, access controls and cyber-safe operations.
Demonstrated experience in Finance and HR platforms management, BAU operations, including incident management, prioritisation, and continuous service improvement.
Experience with Workday, Maestro , Cognos, Concur , D365 or similar systems.
Experience delivering system enhancements and change using Agile or hybrid methodologies (including UAT, releases, and stakeholder engagement)
Proven ability to manage vendors, prioritise demand, document processes and deliver enhancements and outcomes.
Strong communication , documentation, and collaboration skills, with experience in integrations, reporting/analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and automation
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
OUR CULTURE
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, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:
Aspire
Respect
Lead together
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 [email protected]
Please submit your application via the link by 11:59pm Sunday 9 August 2026. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/
