Working for Queensland Cricket 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.

Participation Officer (Part-time fixed term) Gladstone region

At Queensland Cricket, our purpose is easy: To promote and grow cricket, ensuring all Queenslanders can play, participate and enjoy the game. We're looking for an enthusiastic and community-focused part-time Participation Officer to help deliver cricket participation programs, support the Australian Cricket Pathway, and inspire the next generation of players across Queensland.

About the Role

As a Participation Officer in the Gladstone region, you will play a key role in growing participation in cricket by delivering engaging school-based programs, supporting the transition of participants into club cricket, and helping create inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy the game. Working closely with schools, clubs, volunteers and community stakeholders,



you will help build strong relationships and create positive cricket experiences for children and families.

Position Details

Contract length: 16 weeks

Hours: 20 hours a week

Employment: Part-time (fixed-term)

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and deliver high-quality Cricket Blast programs in schools.
- Work with local clubs and Cricket Managers to increase participation and transition participants into club cricket.
- Support and guide Queensland Cricket's casual delivery workforce.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and key education stakeholders.
- Promote inclusive participation opportunities and support the delivery of all-abilities cricket programs.
- Assist with the delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives across the region.
- Support regional cricket development activities and projects.
- Collaborate with clubs, local government, schools and community stakeholders to grow the game.
- Prepare reports and provide administrative support as required.
- Assist with additional community cricket initiatives and projects.

To be successful, you will have:

- Experience delivering or coordinating community sport participation programs.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to influence and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.




- A solutions-focused and collaborative approach.
- A commitment to child safety and inclusion.

Desirable

- Knowledge of cricket pathways and community cricket programs.

Mandatory Requirements

- Current Australian Driver's Licence (C Class).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or the ability to obtain).
- Current Blue Card (or the ability to obtain).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends during peak cricket periods.

Why Join Queensland Cricket?

Be part of a team passionate about growing the game.

Make a meaningful impact in local communities.

Work in a role that combines sport, education and community engagement.

Help create inclusive and accessible opportunities for Queenslanders to participate in cricket.

Applications close: 3 August 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

At Cricket Australia, we are always excited to hear from passionate, talented people who are dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of making cricket a sport for all that makes Australian’s proud.

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📌 Participation Officer (Part-time fixed term) - Gladstone
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