Queensland Cricket, in partnership wth ACA and Infront Sports, is offering a Data and Innovation Analyst opportunity to a current, transitioning, or past professional cricketer, who is an ACA Member.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitate video recording and provide comprehensive, efficient and timely analysis of Queensland Cricket games.
- In conjunction with Elite Cricket coaching staff, provide analysis that helps shape team strategy and match preparation.
- Database maintenance to enable the preparation and presentation of player performance information to specific high performance departments.
- Establishing a close relationship with the selection panel and coaching staff to provide timely and accurate performance information and trends.
- Provide individual player analysis on an as needed basis as requested by coaching staff.
- Serve as administrator and coordinator of the Athlete Management System (AMS) ensuring all HP staff have access, support and appropriate training.
- Maintain IT hardware and software platforms for Elite Cricke
- Develop close working relationship with Cricket Australia performance information team and support the effective adoption of critical systems and support tools.
- Support training sessions as required to enable High Performance coaching staff to implement skill development testing and effective feedback and reflection with players.
- Assist where necessary in innovation projects within Elite Cricket.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Opportunities are offered by state cricket clubs, ACA, and Cricket Australia via Infront and the ACA Internship Program early in each calendar year.
- ACA members are invited to apply with an updated CV and cover letter.
- A formal interview process with reference checking provides an opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills, experience, achievements, and career aspirations.
- Pre and post Interview advice and feedback is provided by Infront.
- Successful candidates undertake a paid work experience placement opportunity of up to 300 hours.
- Flexible timing and hours - part time, full time, off season, in season.
- Fully supported, structured, paid, and insured throughout.
- Develop skills within a sporting organisation beyond playing cricket.
- Gain valuable work experience, knowledge, and capability.
- Build confidence and competence in a new work environment.
- Establish contacts, connections, and mentors.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives.
- Develop a high-quality portfolio of work.
- Open current and future work opportunities.
