JACOB KASSMAN MAVO – CURRICULUM VITAE
Contact Details Section
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 06
th
September, 1977
Nationality: Papua New Guinea
Email Address: ***********@*****.***
Phone Number: (675-********
Professional Summary Section
Compassionate and community-driven
professional with over 15 years of experience in
pastoral leadership, youth engagement, and
mission work. Currently undertaking a
Certificate in Aged Care Counselling to
transition into support and care roles in
Australia. Brings strong communication skills,
emotional intelligence, and a commitment to
holistic wellbeing.
Education and Qualification Section
Certificate in Aged Care Counselling (In Progress) The Career Academy, Australia — Expected Completion: 2025 Modules completed: Understanding an Ageing Population, Lifestyle Changes, Physical Changes, Support Services, Enablement Techniques, Grief and Loss Counselling, Debilitating and Terminal Illness, Losing a Loved One, Ethics and Interventions.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
Pacific Adventist University — 2011–2014
Diploma in Theology
Sonoma Adventist College — 2003–2006
Diploma in Business Management
Administrative College (Pacific Leadership College) — 2000 Work Experience Section
Church Pastor SDA Churches, PNG 2007–2024
Various pastoral and leadership roles in North East Papua Mission, Central Papua Conference, and Popondetta Town Church
Led congregations, delivered weekly sermons, and coordinated youth and outreach programs Provided spiritual counselling and support to community members Managed church administration, planning, and local mission initiatives Managing Director New Venture Forestry PNG Ltd, Madang 2018–2019 Oversaw business operations, staff management, and stakeholder relationships Handled administrative tasks, budgeting, and project coordination Community & International Experience Section
2012 December Preach at Penrith Seventh Day Adventist Church, NSW, Australia 2024 December Preached at Midland Church (Perth), Western Australia References (available on request)
1. Pr Don Fehlberg
Retiree Aboriginal Ethnic Church pastor – Western Australia 2. Dr Unia Api
7854 3698
Course Co-Ordinator, Pacific Adventist University
3. Pr. Tony Kemo
75993794
Johns foundation Church (PNG)