About the Role We are recruiting for a fixed term, until March 2027, Event Coordinator – 150th Anniversary Test Match within our Events & Operations department, based in Melbourne. This is a great opportunity to support the planning, coordination and delivery of Cricket Australia’s VIP Experiences and Special Events program for the 150th Anniversary Test Match, contributing to the successful execution of this landmark event through effective organisation, stakeholder management and operational support.

Responsibilities - Support delivery of the 150th Anniversary Test VIP Experiences, Special Events and Club 150 hospitality program

- Coordinate event setup, catering, fit‑out, activations, merchandise, collateral and signage
- Manage guest travel, accommodation, transfers, seating plans, table allocations and attendee communications
- Liaise with venues, hotels, caterers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support smooth event delivery
- Coordinate accreditation, RFID access and entry requirements for guests, staff, suppliers and contractors
- Support event operations, including staff rooms, hospitality areas, run sheets, briefing documents, floor plans and event systems
- Assist with casual staff recruitment, rostering, briefing and on‑site management
- Coordinate event content capture, including photographers, videographers, imagery and footage archiving
- Support budgets, purchase orders, invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, health, safety and compliance requirements
- Attend planning meetings, briefings and debriefs, while delivering exceptional guest, stakeholder and client experiences Qualifications - 2+ years’ experience in events, premium hospitality, sport, major events or a related field
- Strong stakeholder, customer service and relationship‑building skills
- Highly organised,



detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a quick‑paced environment
- Positive, proactive and accountable team player who can work autonomously and stay calm under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with event management, project management or content creation platforms desirable
- Understanding of cricket, venue operations or the broader Australian sporting landscape desirable
- Able to travel and work outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays What’s in it for you?
- Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season!
- Tickets to 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 Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 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.

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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].

📌 Event Coordinator 150th Test (Melbourne)
🏢 Cricket Australia
📍 Melbourne