Career
He also played for Australian national team Nicknamed "The Surgeon" for his ability to cut out the opposition"s attacks and launch into an incisive midfield run, the classy, composed sweeper started his career with Red Star Belgrade culminating in a European Champions Cup encounter against A.C. (before Christ) Milan. In 2007, Ivanović came out of retirement to play in the South Australian Premier League club, Northern Demons.
He made his first international appearance for Australia in 1991.
He captained Australia once, in a match against Japan on 15 February 1998, which also his last appearance for Australia. He made 59 international appearances for Australia.
Ivanović has coached at local level in South Australia, in both Federation and Amateur leagues. He has been in charge at both Enfield City and White City and saved the latter club from relegation in 2006.
Currently Coaching U/19"s at Croydon Kings (Polonia) Soccer Club in South Australia.