Perth Scorchers Institute of Sport and Business powered by Murdoch University
It’s time to start your career in sport with the Perth Scorcher’s first fully integrated education and sports industry program, delivered in partnership between the Perth Scorchers and Murdoch University.
The year-long Diploma of Sport and Business will take place at the Scorchers’ brand-new high-performance facilities at the WACA Ground. You will have access to the latest technology used by heroes such as Mitch Marsh and Sophie Divine as well as specialist cricket coaching to support your individual development. You will build the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in sport and business.
TURN YOUR LOVE OF SPORT INTO A CAREER
Access new facilities
Based at the new elite facilities of the Perth Scorchers at the WACA Ground
Build your network in sport
Engage with Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket staff including managers, coaches and players
Get hands-on experience
100 hours of practical work-integrated learning across the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation
Land a job in cricket
Potential to be considered for one of two graduate roles at the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation
Experience our high performance cricket program
Choose to receive specialist cricket coaching to support your individual skill development
Go on to further study
Up to one year of university credit towards select undergraduate degrees at Murdoch University
AT THE WACA GROUND
NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE FACILITIES
This unique opportunity allows you to learn within the brand new high performance facilities being built as part of the WACA Ground Improvement Project, including indoor centre, gym, change rooms and recovery facilities. Connect with industry experts, staff, players and coaches from the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket.
AN EDUCATION PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST
DIPLOMA OF SPORT AND BUSINESS
By completing the Diploma of Sport and Business, you will receive up to one year of university credit towards select undergraduate degrees at Murdoch University. Pathways have been established into both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Sport Science.
A CAREER IN SPORT
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR THE PERTH SCORCHERS
Access up to 100 hours of work-integrated learning across various departments within the Perth Scorchers and the broader WA Cricket business to supercharge your resume. Graduate from the program and be considered for one of two roles within the organisation.
OUR EXCITING PARTNERSHIP
Murdoch Partnership
Murdoch University and WA Cricket have a longstanding and successful partnership. Launching in 2024, our exciting new collaboration will deliver the Perth Scorcher’s first fully integrated education and sports industry program that embeds work integrated learning opportunities across the Perth Scorchers and WA Cricket organisation. This unique program blends sports science with business and offers access to our high performance cricket program.