Careers Evening 2021
ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERING | CONSTRUCTION | PROPERTY
NAME Sophie Joubert
GRADUATING YEAR 2015
JOB TITLE Trainee Development Manager
PLACE OF WORK Mirvac
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.mirvac.com/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-joubert
After finishing Year 12, I spent a year abroad in England working as a Resident Teachers Assistant (or otherwise know as a “Gap” student) at St Catherine’s School in Bramley, UK. This was a decision I made because of the extensive travel opportunities it provided and a feeling that I was not yet ready to begin my tertiary studies. Upon returning, I completed a Bachelor of Design at Melbourne University with a major in Property and minor in Design Histories. During this time, I worked part-time for a small residential builder and graduated at the end of 2019. I then started as a Residential Development Graduate at Mirvac and now work permanently within the Development Management team on a sustainable townhouse project called “The Fabric” located in Altona North. Despite having had to work from home for well over a year now… this job has definitely kept things interesting and offers the opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of topics from finance and construction all the way to sales and marketing. Look forward to sharing!
NAME Stephanie Ritchie
GRADUATING YEAR 2010
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BUSINESS (GROUP 1)
NAME Amy Westacott
GRADUATING YEAR 2013
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NAME Stacey Messini
GRADUATING YEAR 2015
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BUSINESS (GROUP 2)
NAME Olivia Molesworth (Hocking-Brown)
GRADUATING YEAR 2013
JOB TITLE Managing Director
PLACE OF WORK Bromleigh Capital
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.bromleigh.com.au/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-molesworth-372b10139/
After completing Year 12, I studied a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne, with an Accounting major and Finance minor. I studied full-time for a year, then studied part-time while working four to five days a week at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a trainee in their International Tax and Transaction Services team. After working at PwC for several years, I wanted to transition into something more hands-on, and became Head of Operations at an eCommerce FMCG company. I worked at several scaling companies in the eCommerce industry, largely in strategy roles, as they expanded their operations globally. After working with young businesses for several years, I identified the need for more affordable and sustainable debt funding. I then founded my own company, Bromleigh Capital, Australia’s first ethical small business debt financier. After growing my company for several years, I began to feel the challenges of establishing confidence and credibility as a young female founder in a male-dominated industry. I decided in order to further myself and my company, I would embark on additional study. I have just graduated from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University at Oxford and am currently based in London. Outside of work, I continue to play violin as I did at School, as well as singing and playing bass guitar in a band with friends. I do a lot of Latin ballroom dancing and amateur Broadway shows in my spare time, and love cooking and traveling with friends.
NAME Daisy Irving-Hyman
GRADUATING YEAR 2013
JOB TITLE Consultant
PLACE OF WORK OC&C Strategy Consultants
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.occstrategy.com/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-irving-hyman-1829b6122/
After graduating in 2013, I moved to the UK to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge University. I ended up specialising in what some might call an Arts subject – History and Philosophy of Science – and graduated in 2018 with a BA and MSci. As much as I loved my time at uni, I confirmed that academia was not my next step, as I wanted to experience the corporate world. Management/Strategy Consulting was pitched to me as being, employed to be a “problem solver” and I undertook a summer internship at my current firm OC&C, converting it into a job offer at the end. I’ve been living and working full-time in London since January 2019, and have worked for a wide range of clients including Ted Baker, Unilever, Primark, even a forensic accounting firm, on many different types of projects including due diligence work for Private Equity firms and strategic work. Whilst my job is definitely not a 9 to 5, I have a great time with the people I work with, and I am constantly learning! Outside of work, I love running, cooking and eating, and am also exploring how I might move into more positive impact-focused work, as I think about my next career steps.
DESIGN
NAME Ella Maartens
GRADUATING YEAR 2010
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NAME Zara Mellios
GRADUATING YEAR 2013
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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
NAME Anna Cameron
GRADUATING YEAR 2012
JOB TITLE Marketing Coordinator
PLACE OF WORK National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.ngv.vic.gov.au/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cameron-6082a3a0/
If you’d asked me where I saw myself in five years when I was in Year 12, I would not have guessed here. I left School quite job-focused and studied a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne (Marketing & Finance majors), with breadth tracks in Literature and Philosophy, and was lucky to live on campus at Trinity College. I then took a year off to traverse Central and South America and while I learned a lot of Spanish, I didn’t get clarity on what to do next. I landed a job at a global agency Wunderman (now Wunderman Thompson) working across digital strategy, production, copywriting, social media, and project management. I found that my creativity was calling, and I now work at the NGV developing content, working on digital strategies for exhibitions, working on social, email and our website. I’ve always had an interest in books, films and cultures, so I am lucky to work in a job that intersects with those passions. I now have a free Art History degree, am creative every day, and am still investing time in learning Spanish on Duolingo.
NAME Juliet Israel
GRADUATING YEAR 2009
JOB TITLE Community Engagement Professional & Strategic Communications Consultant (sole trader)
PLACE OF WORK Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) & JI Communications
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.vic.gov.au/bushfire-recovery-victoria
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-israel-5431b78b/
Juliet graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2012 with a Bachelor of Environment, majoring in Geographies, Politics and Cultures. She helped to start up a nature science based not-for-profit, Wild Melbourne, where she was the Community Outreach Manager and pursued her interests in natural and social sciences, and community engagement. She has also held roles in consulting and environmental related work such as conservation and land management, geotechnical engineering and environmental auditing. Community and stakeholder engagement is what she has enjoyed the most throughout her career which is why in more recent years she worked for a Melbourne based communications agency, Bastion Collective, before moving to a farm in East Gippsland, Victoria two years ago. She has since been able to work with clients remotely as a sole trader communications consultant, while predominantly working closely with bushfire-affected communities to provide on ground recovery advice and support for bushfire-affected communities. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, helping on the farm, going to the beach and playing most sports!
HEALTH SCIENCE
NAME Alice McCormack
GRADUATING YEAR 2011
JOB TITLE Territory Manager Neurovascular
PLACE OF WORK Stryker
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.stryker.com/
LINKEDIN https://au.linkedin.com/in/alice-mccormack-5a503a177
After completing Year 12 I didn’t have a great deal of direction. I undertook a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Deakin due to being proficient at Maths. Upon completion of the first two years of my studies I decided I still had a deep desire to be in the healthcare sector. This led me down a path to discover how the two could work together. Resources at St Catherine’s helped me find a double degree in Nursing Science/Business that I could transfer into whilst retaining my credits. My search continued and it was one year out of university that I discovered the world of the MedTech industry. I had found a way to impact people and their wellbeing, whilst also climbing the corporate ladder and influencing large scale decisions. Best of all, no glass ceiling! Since then my career has been a whirlwind full of opportunities I was unaware existed. Second to my main job, I also offer counselling to individuals looking to use their skills to branch out into new industries. Outside of work I keep up with all of my friends from St Catherine’s socially as well as enjoy fitness, designing, travel and cooking.
NAME Jess Martin
GRADUATING YEAR 2013
JOB TITLE Optometrist
PLACE OF WORK J. Martin Optometry
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.jmartinoptometry.com/
I studied a bachelor of Vision Science and Masters of Optometry while living on campus at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds. Since finishing university I have lived in various places and travelled with locum work. I also had the privilege of volunteering in Sri Lanka – an opportunity given to me through the St Catherine’s Fellowship Award. Two years ago I moved back to my home town and took over the local optometry practice. Both moving back home and owning my business has brought challenges and also a great sense of achievement. I spend most of my time outside of work socialising, camping and hiking if I can.
NAME Alana McCormack
GRADUATING YEAR 2014
JOB TITLE Physiotherapist
PLACE OF WORK Elite Spinal Physiotherapy Bondi
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.elitespinalphysio.com.au
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/alana-mccormack-225b98192
I found myself in Year 10 deciding I wanted to work in the medical world. With a keen interest in helping people, science and avoiding a desk job I decided to lean into a specific goal of becoming a Physiotherapist. I had two years to produce the ATAR that would make this possible so I worked by butt off to land in my dream course of a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. Since my acceptance in 2014, I have experienced a very challenging degree, years of clinical placements and competitive job application processes. I made it out in one piece with the illustrious piece of paper I had been dreaming of since I was 16. I have since worked in Melbourne in private practice and with amateur AFL teams. I then found my niche in spinal physiotherapy at a private practice in Sydney. My latest venture has been to explore what else lies ahead for me in my career. I have been exploring the vast options that lie in Physiotherapy and Medicine, having recently sat the GAMSAT I hope to open some more exciting study and career doors!
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC POLICY
NAME Ingrid Lennon
GRADUATING YEAR 2015
JOB TITLE Asian Studies Student
PLACE OF WORK ANU Crawford School of Public Policy
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE https://crawford.anu.edu.au
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-lennon/
Ingrid is completing an honours thesis in Asian Studies at the ANU. She has worked as a research assistant and interned with Delegation of the European Union to Australia and the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Ingrid has studied overseas in Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Haifa and Paris. She speaks six languages and has received a graduate offer to join the Australian diplomatic corps.
NAME Ruby King
GRADUATING YEAR 2015
JOB TITLE Analyst
PLACE OF WORK Commonwealth Treasury
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE https://treasury.gov.au
LINKEDIN https://au.linkedin.com/in/ruby-king-
I studied a double degree, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and Commerce (Finance) at the Australian National University. Over the course of my degree, I interned at Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, FTI Consulting and Department of Human Services. This year I commenced a graduate program at the Commonwealth Treasury in the Social Policy Division, working on all things health. My time at St Catherine’s Budget Night celebrations has proved to be great practice for the actual Budget, which my team is very involved in. Outside of work (and lockdowns), I enjoy trying new Canberra restaurants in the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the CBD, bushwalking and weekend trips to the snow or the coast.
LAW
NAME Charlotte Brock
GRADUATING YEAR 2011
JOB TITLE Associate
PLACE OF WORK Allens
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.allens.com.au/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-brock-b91177102/
During School, my favourite subjects were English and International Studies, and I had a keen interest in Debating and Politics. I chose to study a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne and attend Ormond College (which I would highly recommend), with the view of either studying Journalism or Law afterwards. After completing my BA and a few internships, I chose to study Law which ultimately led me to studying a Master’s degree in London and obtaining a job offer at Allens, which is the law firm I still work at today, three years later. Previously, I have worked in Mergers & Acquisitions and now in Banking & Finance. Outside of work, I love visiting my family and golden retriever in regional Victoria, cooking, hanging out with my girlfriends and spending time at the beach.
NAME Amanda Teale
GRADUATING YEAR 2010
JOB TITLE Senior Legal Policy Officer
PLACE OF WORK Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.justice.vic.gov.au/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/ajteale/
After graduating from St Catherine’s I headed off to Canberra to study a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in International Relations and Political Science) at the Australian National University.
Since then I have worked in both the public and private sectors. In 2016 and 2017 I worked for the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, firstly for the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce in Canberra and then for the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory (also known as the Don Dale Royal Commission) in Darwin. I then worked at a boutique commercial law firm in Sydney for two years before returning to Melbourne and to the public service, where I have since worked in legal policy for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, focusing on youth justice.
I am really excited to share my experiences working in legal policy because in my experience, there was very little information for students about this career path compared to other career paths in the legal sector.
NAME Pip Sutherland
GRADUATING YEAR 2012
JOB TITLE Graduate at Law
PLACE OF WORK Baker McKenzie Law Firm
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.bakermckenzie.com/en
LINKEDIN https://au.linkedin.com/in/philippa-sutherland-aa676598
After completing Year 12, I moved to Sydney to study a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) at the University of Sydney, and completed a triple major in Commercial Law, International Business and Marketing. After taking a year off to travel around the world solo and work in Ireland and the UK, and a brief stint in advertising, I realised I wanted to be a lawyer. I returned to Australia to commence my post-graduate Law degree at the University of Melbourne. During this time, I worked as a paralegal at a variety of law firms in the areas of personal injury, institutional child sexual abuse and corporate law. After graduating at the end of 2020, I started working as a Graduate Lawyer at Baker McKenzie, a global commercial law firm. I would love to help anyone who is considering a career in Law, and those who would simply like to know what a day in the life of a lawyer is like.
FILM & TV
NAME Sarah Lang
GRADUATING YEAR 2010
JOB TITLE Head of Development
PLACE OF WORK Princess Pictures
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.princess.net.au
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-lang-68b9ab6b/
At the end of Year 12 I wanted to be a screenwriter or film director. Studying a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University helped me to build practical skills. After graduating I moved from entry level roles to more senior freelance roles in the script department of various Australian TV series. I now work for production company Princess Pictures overseeing the development of new scripted television concepts. In my spare time I love rollerskating and going on adventures with my dog Kentucky.
NAME Mia Pinto
GRADUATING YEAR 2014
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MEDICINE
NAME Hilary Grover
GRADUATING YEAR 2010
JOB TITLE Head Doctor AFLW North Melbourne, Surgical HMO and Australian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians Registrar 2022
PLACE OF WORK North Melbourne Football Club and Austin Health
I studied a bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne and lived at Ormond College for 2.5 years. Living on campus whilst studying was the best experience and I have the most amazing group of friends from this time. After I completed Science I spent a year working hard to pass the GAMSAT. I then went on to study Medicine at the University of Melbourne. I did most of my placement at the Austin Hospital and went on to intern there. Then in 2020 I spent a majority of my time on the COVID ward which was something I could have never prepared myself for. At the end of 2020 I was finally about to start following my Sports Medicine dreams and commenced work at the North Melbourne Football Club across their AFLW, VFL, and VFLW teams. Currently I am working full time at the Austin Hospital whilst now being Head Doctor for North Melbourne’s AFLW team which keeps me fairly busy. I have also just been accepted on to the Australian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians specialty program, which I am excited to commence in 2022.
NAME Susan R Davis AO
GRADUATING YEAR 1974
JOB TITLE Professor of Women’s Health
PLACE OF WORK Monash University/Alfred Hospital
WEB www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/units/womenshealth
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/susan-davis-ao-66b1b320/
I completed my Medical Degree at Monash University (1980) after which I trained at the Alfred Hospital/Prince Henry’s Hospital Melbourne as an Endocrinologist and completed my PhD in 1988. I have four children (two born while doing my PhD). I am now an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, Director, Monash University Women’s Health Research Program, Consultant Endocrinologist and Head, Specialist Women’s Health Clinic, Alfred Hospital Melbourne and consultant at Cabrini Medical Centre. My research is on the role of sex steroids in women across the life-span and the understanding of gender-specific health needs of women. I am the immediate past President of the International Menopause Society and usually I get to travel the world and meet wonderful people as part of my work.
PSYCHOLOGY
NAME Dr Charlotte Keating
GRADUATING YEAR 1999
JOB TITLE Clinical Psychologist
PLACE OF WORK Private Practice
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE http://drcharlottekeating.com
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/drkeating/
After finishing Year 12, I completed a Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience at Monash University (the course no longer exists (!) though it’s similar to a Bachelor of Biomedical Science). I gained a PhD in Neuroscience and continued to research the brain mechanisms involved in mood, body image and eating disorders. From there I trained to become a Clinical Psychologist. I currently work with children, adolescents and parents advocating for youth mental health, through my work in private practice, as a speaker in schools across Australia, and in my involvement with not-for-profit organisations including, Dolly’s Dream, and the National Centre Against Bullying, an initiative of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. I was the resident psychologist on ABC Radio Afternoons with Claire Bowditch for two years, and I often contribute on the topic of mental health via Radio National, print media and television. I’ve also served as Associate Editor and Editorial Board member of the international journal, Neuroscience & Biobehavioural Reviews. Outside of work, I enjoy the simple things; spending time with family and friends, being in nature (preferably on a hike – I can’t wait to do that again), music, and life-long learning.
NAME Georgia-May Parker
GRADUATING YEAR 2012
JOB TITLE Psychologist
PLACE OF WORK Private Practice
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.parkerpsychology.com.au
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-mayparker/
Hi students – I remember all too well how difficult it can be to be a young person. When I was young I needed help and for this reason I understand just how valuable a warm, understanding psychologist can be to a young person experiencing the natural vulnerability of growing up. Having ‘grown up’ now, I spend my days helping young people with their mental health as a psychologist.
I’ve worked so far in high school settings, primary school settings, and in forensic psychology (Corrections Victoria). I work now in private practice primarily with children, adolescents, families and young adults.
If you’re interested in mental health and want to know about what it’s like to work in the field, I’d be honoured to share my experiences so far. Look forward to meeting you soon.
SCIENCE
NAME Sigrid Petautschnig
GRADUATING YEAR 2013
JOB TITLE PHD Candidate
PLACE OF WORK Hudson Institute of Medical Research
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE https://hudson.org.au/
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/sigrid-petautschnig-91a014160/
I am passionate about scientific communication and improving healthcare through new scientific discoveries! My career in science began at the University of Melbourne, where I majored in Neuroscience. During this degree I also spent a year studying abroad in Germany. Following my undergraduate degree, I decided to complete a Graduate Diploma of Reproductive Science at Monash University and during this year I learnt all about fertility, reproductive health and the importance of effective scientific communication. I am now in my final year of a PhD where my project focusses on my three favourite topics of science: Neuroscience, Epigenetics and Reproductive Science. I am looking forward to speaking to you all on how to integrate your interests and passions into your future careers!
NAME Georgie Ross
GRADUATING YEAR 2011
JOB TITLE Own Brand Product Developer (Grocery Foods)
PLACE OF WORK Coles Supermarkets
PLACE OF WORK WEBSITE www.coles.com.au
LINKEDIN www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-ross-0707/
Throughout school I was passionate about nutrition and physical activity so I went on to study a Bachelor of Food and Nutrition at Deakin University. After one semester at Uni, I took six months off to volunteer at early childcare and community projects in Swaziland and Cape Town, South Africa which was pivotal in my development and learning how to practice gratitude. I then completed my degree and took a gap year to ride horses (passion), work and travel before landing an internship in developing health food products at Vitality. I now work at Coles developing Pantry & Health Food products and love working with others, being creative and learning new things. Outside of work, I’m training for a triathlon, love my two cavalier pups and am excited for hanging out with friends and family again post lockdowns!
