Scott Dickinson Appointed Head of Performance Services at Cricket Tasmania

Cricket Tasmania has secured a major high-performance coup, announcing the appointment of Scott Dickinson as the new Head of Performance Services.

Dickinson, most recently the High Performance Manager at the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), brings over 25 years of experience across the AFL, NRL, and Olympic systems to the Apple Isle. He is scheduled to commence his role full-time on 27 April 2026.

In his new capacity, Dickinson will oversee Cricket Tasmania’s Sports Science and Sports Medicine teams.

highlighting the importance of the hire, Cricket Tasmania High Performance general manager, Salliann Beams, said: “Scott will be an asset to the Cricket Tasmania team and will play a key role as we continue to create world-leading cricket systems to support the development of our players and wider staff.”

“We believe Scott is exceptionally well suited to lead our Performance Services function and will play a key role in the evolution of our recent success so that we remain dominant in all formats,” Beams said.

Dickinson expressed his enthusiasm for joining a “proud and successful organisation,” noting his intent to apply his diverse cross-sport background to the unique demands of professional cricket.

His mandate is to integrate world-leading high-performance systems to enhance the organisation’s wider cricket programs, ensuring Tasmania remains a dominant force across all domestic formats. His previous senior leadership credits include stints with Swimming Australia, the Netherlands Olympic Committee, and various programs within elite Australian football and rugby sevens.

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