Partnerships Lead

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 opportunity for a motivated partnerships professional to manage a portfolio of key partners, build strong and authentic relationships, and contribute to the delivery of brilliant experiences across Australian Cricket. You’ll work closely with partners, agencies, broadcasters, venues and internal teams to ensure contractual benefits are delivered, activations are executed successfully, and commercial outcomes are maximised. 

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Partnerships Lead, the Partnerships Lead will be responsible for the year-round management and delivery of a portfolio of partner agreements. 

In this role, your key responsibilities will include: 

• Own delivery of partnership agreements and maximise contractual value. 

• Develop activation plans aligned to partner and commercial goals. 

• Build strong partner, agency and stakeholder relationships. 

• Deliver proactive, high-quality partner servicing. 

• Support retention and renewals through insights and value creation. 

• Turn market and partner insights into growth opportunities. 

• Lead match day rights delivery and partner activations.

• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture. 

Some interstate travel may also be required for match day delivery and partner activity. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

You will bring experience in commercial partnerships, sponsorship, account management or a similar client-facing environment, ideally within sport, entertainment, media, events or agency settings. 

You will be highly organised, commercially minded and motivated by delivering exceptional service. You’ll enjoy building strong relationships, managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and attention to detail are critical. 

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Experience in a commercial partnerships, sponsorship, account management or agency environment. 

• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and negotiation skills. 

• A proactive, service-oriented approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.

• Sound commercial judgement and an interest in developing your career in global sport. 

• The ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and support partner value creation. 

• Confidence working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. 

• Strong presentation and communication skills. 

• The ability to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment. 

A curious mindset with a willingness to learn and hit the ground running 

Relevant tertiary qualifications will also be highly regarded. 

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 careers@cricket.com.au  

If you are excited by the opportunity to help deliver outstanding partnerships and brilliant cricket experiences, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please submit your application via the link by 11:59pm 26 July 2026. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/