Tell us about your childhood – where were you raised?
I grew up in Mill Park (Melbourne), Victoria with my parents and younger sister.
What is one of your earliest memories from your childhood or youth?
Pottering around as a toddler with my grandfather in his garden with lots of fruit and vegetable plants. (Hasn’t made me a green thumb though!)
Did you spend much time in rural Australia – and if so, where?
Not much time rurally, apart from a few weeks in the NT camping.
What field did you train in once you left high school?
I started a Bachelor of Arts and Commerce degree at Deakin University straight out of high school, and my first job was as a waitress in a restaurant.
Where did your career path take you before you joined RVTS?
I was a Project Management Officer at a superannuation organisation. Prior to that a Campus Manager at a Diploma of Nursing school.
What does your role at RVTS involve?
I support a number of registrars with their training here at RVTS. I also co-ordinate Clinical Teaching Visits for each registrar.
What appeals to you most about working with us?
I love working for an organisation that is making a difference to those that live in rural and regional areas.
What interests do you have outside work?
Our family loves heading out to different nature spots on weekends for a bit of a walk and a picnic.
Favourite movie?
My most recent favourite movie is Free Guy with Ryan Reynolds.
What are some of the countries you have travelled to – and what were your favourite destinations?
I haven’t travelled much (except for a trip to Disney World in Orlando) but my next stop will be to Italy to visit my family’s home town in Francofonte, Sicily.
Thanks very much for letting us know a little more about you, Jo!