Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Volunteering
Achievements
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TARSHA MAUTONE

Hampton,Melbourne

Summary

Experienced Career Practitioner with a proven track record in guiding individuals toward achieving their professional goals. Adept in the tertiary sector with a strong ability to build and nurture partnerships with industry leaders, tertiary institutions (VET and HE), and staff. Passionate advocate for promoting women in STEM and shaping young talent. Brings a versatile skill set acquired from corporate and educational roles. Eager to leverage these skills to enhance and drive the success of Early Career programs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Careers Practitioner - Consulting

Government and Private Schools
Melbourne, Melbourne
06.2024 - Current
  • Engagement: Caulfield Grammar School, Auburn High School, and Lauriston.
  • Services include, counseling Year 12 students on career and educational pathways for 2025, digitization of career programs and resources, presentations on International University and VTAC applications, and supporting schools with Work Experience (WE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.

Careers and Pathways Coordinator

Mac. Robertson Girls' High School
Melbourne
01.2020 - 04.2024
  • Provided tailored support and career guidance to Year 9-12 students, resulting in 99% acceptance into Vocational and HE pathways yearly.
  • Managed and delivered multiple early careers programs, such as VET and work experience.
  • Oversaw the success of the VETDSS Program by liaising with RTOs and VET providers, coordinating course offerings, managing documentation, and conducting welfare checks as needed.
  • Delivered impactful career skills training sessions encompassing resume improvement, interview readiness, and education in working rights and OH&S.
  • Established relationships with community partners resulting in annual work experience and mentorship opportunities in collaboration with BECA Engineering, Multiplex, Boeing, and Tesla.
  • Led the facilitation of career events and expos in conjunction with tertiary providers, industry, and alumni.
  • Solid understanding of relevant VET, work experience, and child safety legislations and policies, and ensuring compliance.
  • Managed Morrisby Profiling for Year 9 students, including the testing and conducting of interviews/external consultants.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills to engage with students, families, staff, and community partners, ensuring impactful delivery of career services.
  • Informed strategic planning for annual careers program through in-depth analysis and reporting of academic data (ATAR and VTAC).
  • Experience is presented with the Leadership Team at Information Nights annually on future pathways and career programs, and leading parent and student workshops.
  • Knowledgeable in international university offerings, applications, and portals.
  • Proficient in Google Suite and Office, and developing digital resources.

Event Manager

Kinetic Group
Melbourne, VIC
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated Christmas Party for Melbourne Office, 2017-2019.
  • Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, furnishings, and entertainment in conjunction with the CEO.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials for events.
  • Managed on-site logistics during events, including bump-in and bump-out.

Careers Associate

Mac. Robertson Girls' High School
Melbourne
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supported the Careers Coordinator with all programs within Careers and Pathways, including supervising Vocational Educational Training – VET students and Distance Education students
  • Provided timely and accurate advice to all students and families about future pathways
  • Attended all professional development sessions at each university annually to learn about the many tertiary offerings and pathways
  • Developed and updated Career resources as required
  • Communicated effectively to students and families upcoming Career programs and events
  • Developed a digital registration system for work experience to better manage the workload and control of documents
  • Retained for future years.

STEM Associate

Mac. Robertson Girls' High School
Melbourne
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided support to Science and Technology Domains aiding in curriculum development and event execution
  • Team member of the Mission to Mars program for Year 9 students at inception, assisting in the development of curriculum to support the learning outcomes
  • Pivotal role in selecting technology/robotics for use in the program.

Quality Systems Auditor

General Mills
Mount Waverley
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Conducted audits of vendor food systems and premises to ensure conformance to company and food safety standards
  • Responsible for coordination and conducting of audits and brokering future business relationships with potential vendors.

Quality Assurance Associate, Quality Manager

Mars Australia
Scoresby
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Developed and implemented QA system and HACCP system into Kenman Kandy Scoresby site
  • Acting QA Manager for 6 month period.

Materials QA Lab Manager & Quality Systems Auditor

Philip Morris International
Moorabbin
01.2000
  • Appointed R&D Supervisor at 21 while completing my Diploma in Applied Science
  • Lead the development of a Materials Quality Assurance Laboratory at Melbourne site, including selection of all testing equipment and development of testing procedures and processes
  • Led the development and execution of a Supplier Audit Program
  • Its reach expanded worldwide to all sites, boosting partnerships and synergies with suppliers
  • Only female – 14 selected for management program, spent time in all areas of operations and corporate affairs over a 6 month period.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Career Development -

RMIT
12-2019

Diploma in Applied Science -

Chisholm Institute
12.2012

Skills

  • Communication
  • Program Coordination
  • Collaborative
  • Developing partnerships
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical

Affiliations

Career Education Association of Victoria, Associate Membership

Volunteering

iTrack Mentor, Smith Family

Mentor Year 11 students in career and academic planning

Achievements

  • Championing change for WE Program with DET: Spearheading a trial to digitalise child safety check-in procedure for WE Program saving considerable staff resources and time. Approved by the DET and implemented 2024.

  

  • Served as Principal Advisor to two Principals over four consecutive years, providing strategic guidance and support.

 

  • Awarded DET Scholarship 2019 to complete Grad Cert Career Development

Reference 1

  • Josie Phillips, Head of Middle School, MacRobertson Girls' High School 0417113002

     

  • Michael Sewards : Group CEO, Kinetic Group 0437373755

Timeline

Careers Practitioner - Consulting

Government and Private Schools
06.2024 - Current

Careers and Pathways Coordinator

Mac. Robertson Girls' High School
01.2020 - 04.2024

Careers Associate

Mac. Robertson Girls' High School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Event Manager

Kinetic Group
12.2017 - 12.2019

STEM Associate

Mac. Robertson Girls' High School
01.2016 - 01.2018

Quality Systems Auditor

General Mills
01.2010 - 01.2015

Quality Assurance Associate, Quality Manager

Mars Australia
01.2002 - 01.2003

Materials QA Lab Manager & Quality Systems Auditor

Philip Morris International
01.2000

Graduate Certificate in Career Development -

RMIT

Diploma in Applied Science -

Chisholm Institute

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