Closing date: 1st July 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is one of the nation’s premier sporting bodies, and provides an exciting, dynamic working environment within the sports and entertainment industry. Located in Jolimont near the Melbourne Cricket Ground, CA is the custodian of elite and community cricket in Australia, with a vision for cricket to be Australia’s favourite sport – A sport for all Australians and a purpose to unite and inspire Australia.

We are seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the role of Strategy & Planning Analyst, to join Cricket Australia’s influential and dynamic strategy team. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Scheduling (ex-Bain) as part of a growing, passionate, dynamic and high performing team.

The responsibilities of the Strategy & Planning Analyst will be spread across four major areas:
 

• Strategic projects, generally cross-functional and/or national projects that have a significant impact on the future of Australian Cricket
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Strategy for Australian Cricket, and the allocation of investment capital in accordance with that strategy
• Providing strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Team and Board of Directors, via key analyses and presentations
• Working with CA departments and stakeholders  to analyse, plan, implement and report on various strategic initiatives
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The ideal candidate will have 1.5-3 years of experience working in a top-tier management consulting firm or investment bank (e.g. BCG, Bain, McKinsey and Macquarie). You will also have a passion for applying your strategic skills in a sporting context for the benefit of cricket.

Strong quantitative, analytical, communication, presentation and project management skills are essential. You must also have first-class interpersonal skills, the ability to build excellent stakeholder relationships and a genuine desire to make cricket Australia’s Favourite Sport. In return, you will be given a genuine platform to make a positive impact on the future of cricket, and the opportunity to work in a stimulating and exciting environment. The current national strategy is under review, meaning you have an opportunity to seriously impact the future direction of the sport across the country.

Cricket Australia offer a competitive salary package and extensive employee benefits including, salary packaging, gym access and discounts with our corporate partners.

To apply for this excellent opportunity all applications must be made online and include a cover letter by Friday 1 July 2016.

At Cricket Australia, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We value diversity. Cricket Australia encourages all people to apply for this role.

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