Tara Wells
Esperance,WA
Summary
As an accomplished Rural and Resources Reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, I leveraged analytical thinking and exceptional communication skills to lead teams and produce comprehensive news coverage. Expert in emergency broadcasting and quality control in grain logistics, demonstrating emotional awareness and a commitment to excellence. Achieved significant contributions to journalism and agriculture sectors, receiving several professional accolades including WA Media awards. Passionate about rural and regional women's health post partum, I am on several boards and committees within my regional community and working towards practicing as a psychologist.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Rural and Resources Reporter (radio Journalist)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Esperance
05.2006 - Current
- Presented a daily news and current affairs based radio program, contributed daily to additional state and national programs.
- Wrote accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories for online.
- Lead and collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Developed expertise in covering specific beats (agriculture and mining).
- As a senior reporter in our bureau, I lead our team, as well as took on management tasks (organising service and maintenance etc).
- Mentored junior reporters, sharing knowledge of journalism best practices and fostering their professional growth.
- Excelled at emergency broadcasting over 18 years, often providing around the clock coverage of events such as bushfires.
Transport Logistics and Sampling
Cooperative Bulk Handling
Esperance And Albany Port Zones, Perth Head Office
11.2001 - 11.2006
- Played a pivotal role in sampling grain at five receival sites across five harvest seasons, ensuring quality control of deliveries.
- Coordinated and lead a team of eight staff to ensure the smooth delivery of grain across a season
- Ensured quality control of grain samples across Western Australia prior to loading ships for export
- Managed domestic outturns of grain for farmers during drought seasons.
- Liaised between up country staff and teams, head office sampling teams, export teams and finance department to ensure ships met international standard.
Education
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Rural, Regional And Remote Post Partum Health
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12.2026
Bachelor of Agribusiness Marketing - Crop Production
Curtin University
Muresk, WA11.2006
Skills
- Excellent communication and information-gathering abilities
- Ability to lead a team well
- Emotional awareness
- Analytical Thinking
- Behavior Analysis
- Respect confidence
- Team and community player
Affiliations
- Secretary, Linga Longa Community Daycare
- Board Member, SEPWA Ladies committee
- Former Secretary, Esperance Hockey Association
- Former Secretary and Treasurer, Muresk Students Guild
- Current Peer Supporter, ABC
- Current member, WHS committee, ABC
Timeline
Rural and Resources Reporter (radio Journalist)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
05.2006 - Current
Transport Logistics and Sampling
Cooperative Bulk Handling
11.2001 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Rural, Regional And Remote Post Partum Health
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Agribusiness Marketing - Crop Production
Curtin University