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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting time for us, as we establish a brand-new Foundation Manager role within Cricket Australia. The Cricket Australia Foundation has an important role to play in building a sustainable philanthropic funding platform that supports the growth of cricket and creates meaningful social impact outcomes across Australia. We're looking for someone to lead the Foundation's strategic growth, fundraising efforts, donor engagement, governance, and stakeholder relationships, helping bring our long-term philanthropic vision to life.
We're seeking a passionate and purpose-driven leader to head up the Cricket Australia Foundation, driving fundraising success, strengthening donor relationships, and elevating the Foundation's profile across the cricket ecosystem. We have ambitious plans for the Foundation, so we're looking for someone with the energy, influence, and strategic mindset to help us realise its full potential.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and deliver the Foundation strategy, fundraising priorities, and donor engagement approach.
Build, manage and grow a pipeline of donors, philanthropic partners, and fundraising opportunities.
Foster strong relationships with the Cricket Australia Board, Executive team, Australian Sports Foundation, and external stakeholders.
Lead governance, reporting and impact measurement activities, ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic priorities.
Develop Foundation communications, donor collateral, and impact reporting while representing the Foundation at donor and industry events.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in philanthropy, fundraising, donor engagement, social impact, or a related discipline, along with a passion for building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, or social impact strategies.
Strong understanding of major gifts fundraising, donor propositions, private ancillary funds, family foundations, trusts, and structured giving.
Proven ability to identify, cultivate, steward and convert prospective donors into long-term philanthropic supporters.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging and influencing Boards, Executives, donors, advisory groups, and senior external stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling donor narratives, impact reports, business cases, presentations, and Board-ready materials.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
Strong commercial acumen and governance awareness, including an understanding of donor intent, reporting obligations, impact accountability, and the distinction between philanthropic fundraising and commercial partnerships.
Comfortable presenting to senior leaders, donors, and stakeholder groups, while building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
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 6 September. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/
