Content Specialist | South Australian Tourism Commission

My journey in tourism began in 2009 when I started an apprenticeship as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Qantas. I’ll never forget walking into the hangar and thinking, “This is going to change my life.” On our first day, our Leading Hand said, “The way you represent yourself in the first five minutes will define you for the next 30 years.” That moment shaped me into a passionate, ambitious, and reliable engineer. As one of only five women among 200 men, I worked hard to earn respect.

I completed the four-year apprenticeship in just over three years. While I loved working on aircraft, I found myself drawn to storytelling. I’d bring my camera to work and film our people behind the scenes, hoping Qantas Marketing would notice.

Eventually, they did. I was offered a full-time storytelling role, which led to filming global content for Qantas. After 13 years, I wanted a new challenge—telling cinematic stories of places— so I moved to South Australia and joined the South Australian Tourism Commission as a Video Producer.

A typical day sees me travelling to one of SA’s stunning regions, filming local experiences, venues, and landscapes. Back in the office, I edit the footage into beautiful montages for our tourism industry to use in marketing and promotion.

And to let you in on a little secret: I didn’t need a university degree to do any of this. It all came down to three things— practicing, networking, and showcasing my ambition. I’ve loved every moment of the journey.