Jonah Avery
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Game Development Officer at AFL Victoria, specializing in event coordination and stakeholder engagement. Drove 50% growth in club memberships through impactful community initiatives at Heatherhill Cricket Club. Demonstrated expertise in mentoring coaches and managing sports programs, leveraging strong communication skills and analytical capabilities to elevate participant experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Game Development Officer
AFL Victoria
01.2025 - Current
- Planned and delivered junior football programs for children aged 4-10 across 20+ schools, adapting sessions based on weather, interest, and skill level to ensure inclusive and enjoyable participation experiences.
- Supported coach development and program quality assurance by mentoring junior coaches, providing session feedback, sharing coaching methodologies, and ensuring consistent delivery standards across all programs, skills directly transferable to tennis program delivery and coaching.
- Assisted in the delivery of 10+ school holiday programs, overseeing registrations, parent drop-off/pick-up, and daily coordination to provide a safe and engaging sporting environment.
- Worked independently to deliver sessions and umpire Footy 9s competitions, explaining rules to new players while maintaining safe and enjoyable gameplay.
- Supported the AFL South East finals series, assisting with event setup, pack down, and match-day logistics across both junior and senior finals to ensure smooth operations.
Committee Member
Heatherhill Cricket Club
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A non-for-profit community cricket club looking at promoting the growth of cricket in the Mornington Peninsula.
- Produced and distributed the club newsletter, highlighting results, key announcements, and community stories to improve member engagement and retention.
- Delivered community-driven initiatives resulting in a 50% increase in club memberships through enhanced stakeholder relationships and event promotion.
- Coordinated club functions such as Golf Day, 5K/10K Draw, and Christmas Party, contributing to record fundraising and attendance outcomes.
- Created social media graphics and promotional content using Canva and Microsoft Office, leading to a 20% rise in online engagement and event awareness.
- Contributed to program quality assurance by maintaining accurate player statistics and feedback systems.
- A non-for-profit community cricket club looking at promoting the growth of cricket in the Mornington Peninsula.
Woolworths Cricket Blast Assistant
01.2023 - Current
Retail Assistant
Bunnings
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Australia's leading hardware and home improvement retailer.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment, resolving 30+ daily enquiries and ensuring prompt and helpful solutions for customers.
- Recognised with 26 service awards for consistently exceeding customer engagement and support standards.
- Collaborated with team members across departments to meet daily sales and service targets, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
- Trained new staff on service protocols, OH&S standards, and stock management, while being trusted to work independently in the department.
- Supported stock control and inventory management, maintaining accurate inventory levels and helping reduce discrepancies by 15%.
- Australia's leading hardware and home improvement retailer.
Events Intern
Golf Australia
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: The National governing body for Golf in Australia, responsible for promoting and developing the sport across the country.
- Assisted with event planning, logistics, and delivery for 5+ junior golf tournaments, coordinating signage setup, player registrations, and on-course monitoring resolving issues.
- Assisted in program evaluation, monitoring participation outcomes for 300+ junior golf participants, using Excel to analyse performance data, track attendance trends, and identify areas for program improvement.
- Collaborated with operations staff to update program documentation and scheduling, maintaining accuracy for all events.
- Participated in team meetings to review tournament procedures, identify operational improvements, and strengthen collaboration between departments.
- The National governing body for Golf in Australia, responsible for promoting and developing the sport across the country.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Sports Management
Deakin University
Burwood01.2023
Skills
- Event coordination and logistics
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication skills
- Community outreach
- Sports program management
- Administrative oversight
- Time management
- Coaching expertise
Certification
Current VIC Working with Children Check
Passion
Dedicated to community engagement, program development, and delivering inclusive sporting experiences
Volunteer Experience
Woolworths Cricket Blast Assistant, Heatherhill Cricket Club, 01/01/23, Present
Availability
Weekdays, weekends, and travel as required
Drivers Licence
Full, reliable transport
Timeline
Game Development Officer
AFL Victoria
01.2025 - Current
Events Intern
Golf Australia
07.2023 - 10.2023
Committee Member
Heatherhill Cricket Club
04.2023 - Current
Woolworths Cricket Blast Assistant
01.2023 - Current
Retail Assistant
Bunnings
09.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Business - Sports Management
Deakin University