Lead one of the WBBL’s most recognised clubs through the 2026 season.
Cricket Victoria is seeking an exceptional WBBL Head Coach on a fixed-term contract to lead the Melbourne Stars WBBL program for the 2026 season.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced high-performance coach to shape an elite campaign, work with world-class athletes and staff, and lead one of the competition’s most recognised teams during Australia’s premier domestic T20 competition.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Female Cricket, the WBBL Head Coach is responsible for creating a high-performance environment that enables players and staff to perform at their best.
You will provide strategic and technical leadership across training, match preparation, game strategy, player development, team culture and selection, while working closely with Cricket Victoria’s multidisciplinary support staff.
As one of the public faces of the Melbourne Stars, you’ll also represent the club through media, commercial and community commitments, while building strong relationships with Cricket Australia, sponsors and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of the Melbourne Stars WBBL high-performance program.
- Develop and implement tournament and match-day strategies that maximise team performance.
- Provide technical coaching and oversee individual player development.
- Lead match selection processes and end-of-season player reviews.
- Foster an inclusive, accountable and psychologically safe team environment.
- Lead and collaborate with coaching, medical, S&C, sport science and support staff.
- Support player recruitment and list management in line with WBBL regulations.
- Represent the Melbourne Stars across media, commercial and community engagements.
About You
You’re an experienced high-performance coach who brings strong technical expertise, outstanding leadership and the ability to build a connected, accountable and high-performing environment.
You thrive under pressure, enjoy developing people and are passionate about helping teams perform when it matters most.
You’ll also bring:
- Level 3 Cricket Coaching Accreditation, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.
- Demonstrated experience coaching within an elite or high-performance cricket environment.
- Experience leading high-performance athletes and multidisciplinary support staff.
- Strong understanding of T20 cricket, tournament planning and match strategy.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement.
Why Join Cricket Victoria?
This is an opportunity to lead at the highest level of domestic women’s cricket in Australia.
You’ll guide the Melbourne Stars through the 2026 Weber WBBL season, working alongside talented athletes and industry-leading practitioners in a high-performance environment committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
