Platform Manager, Finance & Talent

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 have created a brand new position, Platform Manager, Finance & Talent to support and take ownership of Cricket Australia’s core Finance and HR platforms, playing a pivotal role in ensuring our systems perform at their best for teams across CA and the State Associations. In this role, you’ll balance strong technical knowledge with a service first mindset, keeping the innings moving through reliable platform performance, continuous improvement, and forward-looking innovation. From day-to-day operations to shaping the future roadmap, you’ll partner closely with Finance, HR and technology teams to deliver seamless, secure and impactful digital experiences. Own the end-to-end performance of key Finance and HR platforms, ensuring smooth running across availability, user experience, and service delivery Keep the scoreboard ticking through effective BAU management, triaging requests, resolving issues, and coordinating with vendors to deliver timely outcomes Drive continuous improvement by delivering system enhancements, refining processes, and introducing smarter ways of working, including automation and AI-led efficiencies Set the game plan for the future by building and executing platform roadmaps, strengthening governance, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful, compliant solutions WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Tertiary qualifications (bachelor’s degree) in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Commerce or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant certifications are desirable (e.g., ITIL, Agile/Scrum, vendor platform certifications, data/integration fundamentals). Strong understanding of core Finance and HR processes and how enterprise systems enable them Demonstrated ownership of BAU operations, including incident management, prioritisation, and continuous service improvement Experience with Workday, Maestro, Cognos, Concur, D365 or similar systems. Experience delivering system enhancements and change using Agile or hybrid methodologies (including UAT, releases, and stakeholder engagement) Ability to manage vendors and partners to drive quality, performance, and outcomes Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, with experience in integrations, reporting/analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI and automation 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 Please submit your application via the link by 11:59pm Wednesday 24 June. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/ Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australiaʼs 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. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.