
Career Insider Stories

So, you want to know what it’s really like to start your own interior design business, run the kitchen in a major hotel, oversee the logistics for a multi-million dollar company, write and publish a series of books, argue a case in a court of law, or more?
We chatted with hundreds of professionals to gain first-hand insight into a range of industries and roles.
Discover career paths you never knew existed.
Be inspired to study something new.
Gain valuable tips and advice.
Understand what the job really entails.

Renee Heath
Midwife at Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital
With 30 years experience in the industry, Renee is passionate about her job and feels midwifery is a rewarding profession.

Jenny Blondel
Naturopath, Natural Hormone Health
Jenny has been looking after people in Australia and the United Kingdom for 13 years, so she knows a thing or two about staying in shape.

Eddie Betts
AFL Player
'A lot of the Indigenous players are doing an ambassador program at the moment to try to help young Indigenous communities.'

Kat Hocking
Chemical Engineer, Melbourne Water
'There's an engineering shortage, so there is definitely work available in Australia, especially because of the green shift that all companies are making.'

Kim Fletcher
Milliner
'We can make some wonderful patterns for women in Australia because we know that there are clients here who will buy them. Australian women are lots of fun and very adventurous with their fashion.'

Matthew Salier
National Christmas Manager for The Smith Family
'The hampers help make sure that Australian children do not miss out on the little joys that make Christmas day special'

Effie Zahos
Deputy Editor, Money Magazine
'I work in a team with very creative people who are great to work with and bounce ideas with.'

Jonathan Treagust
World Vision Australia
'We travel perhaps four or five times a year, really depending on the level of need. Most of our visits go directly to the National Offices in the countries where we work and we do a lot of capacity building for their own staff.'

