Hannah Coombe
Job: Medical Researcher
Industry/Sector: Health
Hannah’s childhood determination to help her cousin grew into a passion for medical research and human health.
Career Stories
Abby Sargent
Job: Sportsperson
Industry/Sector: Sport and Recreation
Abby Sargent has turned that dream into reality not just once but twice. She has earned her place on the national stage with appearances for both the Tasmanian Women’s U16 hockey team and the Tasmanian Women’s U16 cricket team.
Georgina Seward
Job: Surveillance Officer
Industry/Sector: Health
Georgina said the flexibility and support she found at the University of Tasmania were essential for completing her master’s degree, as she balanced study with full-time work and raising a family.
Ally Daley
Job: Interior Consultant
Industry/Sector: Building and Construction
From an early age, Ally wanted to work in Interior Design. We talk to Ally about her unconventional pathway to get to her dream job.
Sabrina Blundell
Job: IT Support Officer
Industry/Sector: ICT
Sabrina Blundell didn’t take the usual path into the world of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). But her story shows that there’s no one “right” way to chase your goals.
Dr Margo Adler
Job: Scientist
Industry/Sector: Science
People come to Tasmania for scientific reasons, even if they don’t use that word. They want to see an Aurora, or do the Overland Track and see all these incredible species. Those are all scientific reasons
Tom Windsor
Job: Mental Health Advocate
Industry/Sector: Health
Tom grew up just south of Hobart, in a family that loved the outdoors. He spent his childhood camping, fishing, surfing, boating, and bushwalking. “I definitely didn’t appreciate that it was different, how special that was,” he says now
Michael Shaw
Job: Kitchen Operations Support Staff
Industry/Sector: Tourism and Hospitality
I’m much more confident, whereas before my nerves were bundled up all the time and I was freaking out inside. Now I’m much better at managing my stress and anxiety and being more confident with dealing with customers.
Danielle Patten
Job: Teacher – VET
Industry/Sector: Education
I was in a bit of a rut with nursing, and just wanted a shake-up – something to excite me again, so I decided to take the TasTAFE pathway and I haven’t looked back.
Joshua Boon
Job: Teacher – VET
Industry/Sector: Education
I’ve always enjoyed the teaching side of things. Helping people grow and expand their skillset, seeing the outcomes, the satisfaction…and providing them with the knowledge to be able to do things well.