Aaron Wharton
Aaron Wharton is a sports industry professional having worked in Melbourne and Sydney for the past 12 years. During his career, he has immersed himself into roles primarily focused on community & fan engagement.
Aaron has been involved in the delivery of key events including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Cricket World Cup 2015 Fanzone & Trophy Tour, W/BBL Fanzone (2014-17 & 2019-2022), Mardi Gras Fair Day Event Manager 2019, Yaburn Festival Event Manager 2019, Sydney Sixers Fan Days 2019 -2020, Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades Fan Days 2013-2017, BUPA Cricket Australia Fan Day activator, Diwali Festival stall holder, Sydney Sixers Trophy Tour 2020-21 and social competition management 2010-2013.
He has developed a passion for delivering world-class experiences that are inclusive for all members of the community. Aaron’s colleagues would describe him as an innovative and committed individual that is always seeking to go one better in ambition and be world first or renowned for something truly unique.
Why Community Engagement Is Seriously Fun
Through his career to date, Aaron has had the opportunity to work with some incredible individuals. These people are shifting the way society looks at sport. This is why you should consider community engagement as a rapidly growing & seriously fun career pathway.
The Importance Of Great Mentors
To find the work you want, chances are you’ll need to make mentors. Here’s Aaron speaking about the role of mentors in his journey and why this particular mentor had a huge impact on his career development.
Educating Yourself To Inspire Others
During his journey in cricket, Aaron has worked very closely on a number of First Nations project. This passion of Aaron’s has developed over time and his experienced working on First Nations initiatives has inspired him to learn more & do more.
Understanding Team Culture
Moving from Melbourne to Sydney, Aaron worked with the Sydney Sixers who play in the KFC Big Bash League. It’s here where Aaron was able to see how crucial a team’s dynamic & attitude is for overall company culture. As Aaron explains, working at the Sixers was like being in a big but friendly family.
