| Pavlovic was born in Lika, Croatia and moved to Australia when he was 5. He played for West Sydney Berries in the New South Wales Premier League before being signed to the Newcastle Jets youth team. He made his professional debut for the Jets, in their Round 27 loss to Adelaide United. He was released from the Jets and signed for NSWPL club Sydney United. He signed a one-year youth contract with New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix in 2010 of the Australian A-League, after a successful trial including matches against Boca Juniors and Wairarapa United. On November 18, 2010, Pavlovic signed a new two year contract with the Phoenix, tying him to the club until March 2013. |