Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

Project Officer

• Explore youth inactivity and provide a pathway to influence increased youth movement, play and performance.
• Support community clubs to explore innovative ways to deliver quality experiences, share resources, services and facilities, increase affordability and promote contemporary approaches to volunteering through the Club of the Future (COTF) initiative.
• Regulate professional or public boxing and martial arts events by the Boxing and Martial Arts Act 2000 (the Act) which is specific to South Australia. The Act promotes the safety of contestants and places obligations on promoters, medical practitioners, contestants and trainers for this purpose, including the requirement for a medical clearance for contestants submitted through the iApply portal.
• Enhance the stakeholder experience for ORSR and create better accountability and delivery of projects by administering a Salesforce driven CRM and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence. 
• Enabling recreation, sport and racing organisations to thrive by organizing and facilitating information and networking workshops for the broader South Australian sporting community.
• Store, maintain and manage records related to policy initiatives using the Department’s records management system and in accordance with relevant policies. Provide administrative assistance to support the provision of policy advice.
• Actively participate in ORSR's Career Development Team by discussing, reviewing, planning workshops, and creating survey questions and reports for the organisation to help with professional career development.
• Draft a range of correspondence, policies and briefings, and contribute to the preparation of advice and provision of support to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support other teams within the ORSR to ensure grants and resources effectively support ORSR strategic initiatives.

Project Support Officer

Mindgrants

Educating migrants and students on the power of reading and LinkedIn writing.

Helping graduates and migrants with their job search by collaborating and writing LinkedIn posts.

Founder

Just Play

•	Inspiring healthier communities by connecting people to friendly and accessible sporting experiences.
•	Leveraging technology to make the process of playing sport simple, efficient, and fun.
•	Reporting to and working with the Head of Operations to deliver the Just Play product on the web and mobile application.
•	Growing revenue and partnerships; and making Just Play a profitable and sustainable business by delivering great experiences to our customers that earns their continued support. 
•	Ensuring players have all the information they need from partner venues by contacting our venue partners as required.
•	Messaging and tagging players on Intercom to inform them about their first game of the season.
•	Allocating players into teams and delaying leagues on the admin dashboard as directed by the Operations Manager.
•	Processing game reports which include no-show follow up, late RSVP’s, tagging players for removal and flagging teams that require extra attention.
•	Following up any failed renewal subscription payments so players can register and not miss out on the following season.
•	Providing refunds to players using a combination of web-based applications like Braintree and Intercom.
•	Documenting all processes relating to uniforms including deciding on critical stock levels, ordering stock, and doing stocktake using Shopify.
•	Collaborating with other teams and team members (customer support, marketing, finance, and management) using Asana and Intercom to contribute to the overarching organisational goals.
•	Generating new leads data as instructed by the customer support and marketing team.
•	Implementing new operational and management processes to put Just Play in a position to have a successful 6-month post COVID resumption.

Operations Assistant

Mount Scopus Memorial College

•	Create and implement sport programs (soccer and volleyball).
•	Report directly to the Head of Sport and Heads of relevant sporting codes to maintain the delivery of an exceptional program.
•	Conduct squad selection and finalising number of teams to be entered for competition at proper levels.
•	Organise a squad training schedule in consultation with the Head of Sport.
•	Coach in both indoor and outdoor environments.
•	Accompany students to sporting venues and deliver and demonstrate skills in training sessions.
•	Compile and consolidate suitable reports at the conclusion of matches.

Head Soccer Coach

Assistant Manager - Clube (Senior Football) 

•	Oversee player performance during training and match-days.
•	Lead the training sessions after collaboratively planning the session with the Manager.
•	Serve as an active assistant coach, coaching culturally and geographically diverse groups of players.
•	Drive a program to engage disengaged youth and educate the importance of living healthy by playing soccer.
•	Participate in the Selection Committee to choose match squads each week.
•	Act as a Manager when the Manager is unavailable at training or the seniors match.

Assistant Team Manager

Cricket Victoria

Umpire

SportsGrad

Member

Spotless Group

Government and Citizen Services at Vic Schools

An opportunity to give back to the community by being a sanitation worker in Melbourne during the pandemic, and working to keep people and children safe, especially during the lockdown.

Sanitation Worker - Roberts McCubbin Primary School

Event Workforce Group

•	Assisted the events team with a high number of events, ranging from small meetings to award ceremonies
•	Promoted events across Melbourne
•	Supported the events manager with logistical and administrative support
•	Helped set up and dismantle events efficiently through to completion
•	Ad-hoc duties at events including, but not limited to, guest list management, showing guests to tables and taking coats
•	Maintained communication with event vendors through the lifecycle of each event
•	Created and implemented on-site attendee experience strategy

Casual Activation, Operations, Merchandising, Ticketing and Promotions Staff

•	Provided excellent customer service to ensure patrons were having a flawless experience
•	Door management at Show Courts, Melbourne Arena, Rod Laver Arena, and Margaret Court Arena
•	Crowd and queue management
•	Ushered patrons in and out the areas safely
•	Monitored venue capacity
•	Liaised with key stakeholders - Tennis Australia and Melbourne Olympic Park staff

Patron Services - Australian Open

Kelly Sports

Sports Referee

Educating migrants and students on the power of reading and LinkedIn writing | On a journey of reading 100 books (99/100) 📚📖 and learning from the journeys of 500 migrants (49/500) 🤝

I’m on a journey to read 150 books and learn from the experiences of 500 people. I use the insights I’ve gained—combined with my own journey in Australia—to share my thoughts on LinkedIn.

My purpose is to add value to people’s lives by paying it forward through writing. My mission is to reshape how migrants perceive their journey using the power of storytelling.

My Story:

I grew up in Mumbai, India, where cricket thrives, but other sports struggle. I dreamed of becoming an athlete but lacked the courage and relentless discipline to pursue it. Instead, I took the safer path—doing well in academics, earning a bachelor's in Computer Engineering, and securing an IT job.

In 2017, I left my promising IT career to follow my passion for sports. I pursued a Master’s in Sports Management at Deakin University to develop the skills needed for a meaningful career in sports. I made this leap because I felt stuck and couldn’t see myself in IT any longer.

Deep down, I always knew I wanted to work in sports. After much reflection, I finally found the courage to leave my comfort zone, embrace resilience and patience, and work toward making an impact in the field.

Since then, I’ve gained experience in both IT and sports. I worked as an IT consultant with Techsa Services in India and am currently a Project Officer at the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing in Adelaide.

I bring 5+ years of experience in computer networks and IT administration and 4 years in sports administration, coaching, and development. As a sports management professional, I’m passionate about inspiring people to lead active lives and motivating elite athletes to unlock their full potential.

Beyond work, I love playing soccer and cricket—whether in a competitive club match or a casual game with friends. I also enjoy coaching, reading books, and watching action anime. I’m passionate about helping people build reading habits and express themselves effectively.

🙌 I’m always intrigued by people’s journeys. So, if you ever receive a message from me, know that I’m genuinely interested in learning about your story!

Mohit Rau 📚 🚢

Soulful Learning

Ideation, Validation, Research, Pre-Revenue Stage.

SportsX

SportsX is a sport facility specializing in Table Tennis, offering professional coaching, social play, and competitive events for all ages. We are committed to fostering a vibrant community and supporting players in their fitness, skill development, and overall growth.

• Managing website and e-commerce development, ensuring alignment with business goals and seamless collaboration between business and technical teams.

• Optimizing sales and marketing processes by refining SOPs, lead funnels, and customer retention strategies using SportLogic’s tools.

• Developing and executing lead management strategies, strengthening relationships with schools, organizations, and new customers through SportLogic’s client engagement features.

Digital Business Analyst 

Business Analysis Upskill

Business Development Associate

Officeworks

Established in 1994 in Richmond, Victoria, Officeworks offers customers a wide range of office supplies, technology, furniture, art supplies, education resources and helpful services like print & create and on-site and remote tech support through Geeks2U. It operates 170+ retail stores across Australia, a website that is home to more than 40,000 products, a national call centre, and a business team that helps businesses of all sizes start, run, and grow.

• Managed and executed projects for the Merchandise team utilizing established project methodologies. Coordinated resources, communications, and test plans to facilitate internal project success.

• Compiled comprehensive Business Requirements documents and Business Cases to support project 
initiatives. Collaborating with stakeholders, end users, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to grasp 
processes and document them effectively.

• Evaluated existing processes and offering recommendations for enhancements to drive efficiency. Partnered with the IT Team to conceptualize and implement automated systems to streamline operations.

• Represented the Merchandise team in cross-functional business projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Projects:
B2B Operations and Process Optimisation.
• E2E B2B Tenders and Bids Process Improvement.
• B2B Team - Operations Improvement.
• B2B Customer Review Process Improvement.

Ad Hoc Process Improvements - SAP ERP:
• Gift Card Refunds reporting upgrade.
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) upgrades to cater to supplier needs.

Merchandise Process Analyst

j.elliot (CDSI)

J.Elliot is one of Australia's most trusted consumer goods suppliers in home textiles, furniture, and décor. From Design to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, J.Elliot Home offers a one-stop-shop for décor and home furnishings.

• Orchestrated and implemented an e-sales strategy, fostering B2B client relationships resulting in e-sales of $1,000,000+ in 24 months and achieving target sales/profits consistently.

• Spearheaded a stock automation project to update stock levels on all platforms resulting in enhanced productivity and saved at least 250+ hours of manual work per annum to re-focus on sales strategy.

• Analysed stock data and upgraded dashboard features on Power BI with DAX Query resulting in 2x stock turn. Optimised discount rates to increase sales while maintaining profits for efficient inventory planning.

• Conducted requirement analysis, AS-IS TO-BE process mapping, and developed BPMNs for automating warehouse operations to improve operational efficiency by 20% and reduce costs by 10%.

• Established and monitored KPIs on Excel (VLOOKUP, data visualization), determined budgets/demand forecasts, and identified organisational goals contributing to sustained growth in sales/profit monthly.

• Developed a MACRO on MS Excel to automate the monthly stock reporting which saved 10 hrs per month and provided insights to the buying team about trending product categories and colour variants.

• Facilitated workshops with key stakeholders to map functional specifications/user stories and managed projects from inception to delivery.

• Oversaw change management for MS Teams implementation project, including transition planning, UATs, end-user training and handover, ensuring 100% alignment with scope and timelines.

• Proven skills in interfacing with cross-functional teams and stakeholders including tech leads, product designers, senior buyers, BDMs and the CEO improving transparency and maximising business outcomes.

Business Analyst

MyGigsters

MyGigsters is extremely passion-driven and aims to build the largest, safest and financially secure gig community in Australia with the ultimate toolkit for delivery drivers to maximise earnings, save money and be safer on road.

• Identified and collected publicly available data, performed data cleaning/wrangling, and data exploration using R programming, MS Excel, and Tableau to device user-friendly and insightful data visualisations which helped the startup find their target customer community for their mobile application.

• Conducted market data analysis and strategized a plan with the founder with insights on age, gender,
financial spending patterns and other demographics to achieve 1k+ app downloads.

• Collaborated in an Agile working environment using Kanban on Notion Cloud Technology to brainstorm ideas and spearhead the choice of tools and technology for the startup.

• Analysed publicly available data on spending trends of individuals of different demographics in Australia and delivered dashboards and reports which helped develop a tax deduction tool on the mobile app.

• Achieved High Distinction in master’s unit which included a live presentation of the activities and
results/outcomes of my work at MyGigsters to the Head Professor, Lecturers, and peers at Monash Uni.

Technical Business Analyst

Urban Pineapple

Urban Pineapple is an Australian startup focused on providing Web and Marketing solutions for small businesses. It also manages the IT infrastructure of small/medium businesses.

• Developed dynamic e-commerce websites for 10 clients simultaneously on WordPress to revamp their
online presence and maximising sales of products and services by 15%.

• Diagnosed website visitors and boosted website traffic by 15% through Google Analytics and SEMrush
by analysing and targeting different demographics suitable for the products or services.

• Implemented omnichannel integration, enabling seamless user experiences across various platforms.

• Reviewed UI/UX design and customer journeys on websites with the founder and increased sales through easily usable and intuitive website experiences for the customers.

Web Analyst & Wordpress Developer

AmberTAG Analytics Pvt. Ltd.

AmberTAG delivers value to customers by analyzing their big data and helping them make business-critical decisions through predictive analytics.

• Built an employee management system tool to track details of about 250 employees. Initiated a team approach by dividing tasks among team members through organisational skills.

• Devised SQL and Python code in MySQL and Django Rest Framework utilising coding skills and delivered a web application as a management tool for easy tracking of employee details in the organisation.

Software Development Intern

Growing up, I followed the conventional path of schooling, degrees, and a career, only to discover that true fulfillment was elusive. Traditional education, while important, often overlooks the vital life skills that lead to genuine satisfaction and holistic growth. This realization became the cornerstone of my mission: Soulful Learning.

As a former national-level table tennis player who began playing at age 8, I experienced firsthand how early skill development shapes not only athletic prowess but also discipline, resilience, and self-awareness. Transitioning into roles as a business analyst, sports coach, student mentor, and writer, I’ve cultivated a unique perspective that bridges analytical precision with creative, empathetic mentorship.

My Journey:

📊 Business Analyst: With a strong foundation in data analytics and process optimization over 3 years, I’ve honed the ability to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change in dynamic business environments.

🏓 Sports Coach: My years as a professional table tennis player for 20+ years, and coach for 5+ years have taught me the transformative power of early skill development and the importance of fostering a growth mindset.

🧑‍🎓 Student Mentor: I am passionate about guiding young minds, equipping them with essential life skills and self-awareness to help them navigate life’s challenges long before traditional education even begins.

✍🏼 Writer: Through my writing as a hobby, I share insights and experiences that inspire others to break free from conventional norms and embrace a path toward personal fulfillment.

I believe that if someone had guided me earlier on the importance of life skills beyond academic grades, I could have spared myself years of unlearning old patterns and relearning what truly matters. That’s why I’m dedicated to offering the younger generation a head start, helping them rediscover their inner voice and build a robust foundation for a fulfilling future.

At the heart of Soulful Learning is the vision to create a world of self-aware individuals and independent thinkers who can solve problems, build meaningful relationships, and lead lives of purpose. I am driven by the belief that education should nurture the whole person, blending analytical skills with creativity, resilience, and compassion.

Let’s connect if you share a passion for transforming education and empowering future generations to thrive beyond conventional success.

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