Title:Research Scientist- Plant Pathology
                    Co. Name:CSIRO
                    
                                        Current Industry Experience
                        
                                                                                                        Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
                                                                                        
                     
                    					
					
                                        Occupation Fields
                        
                                                                                                        Science
                                                                                        
                     
                    					
					                     Previous Industry Experience
                        
                                                                                                        Accommodation & Food Services
                                                                                                                                            Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
                                                                                                                                            Education & Training
                                                                                                                                            Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
                                                                                        
                     
                    					
					                     Previous Occupation Fields
                        
                                                                                                        Education & Training
                                                                                                                                            Science
                                                                                                                                            Sports & Recreation
                                                                                        
                     
                    
                                        Tertiary Level/Institution/Subject Category/Major
                        
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                                            	PhD
                                            
                                                                                    
												                                                     Other
													Western Sydney University:
                                                                                            
                                                                                    
                                            	Natural & Physical Sciences
                                            
										
										                                            
                                            	Major: Plant Disease and Microbial Ecology
                                            
										
										
                                     
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                                            	Masters Degree
                                            
                                                                                    
												                                                     Other
													Lund University - Sweden:
                                                                                            
                                                                                    
                                            	Natural & Physical Sciences
                                            
										
										                                            
                                            	Major: Biology - Plant Ecology
                                            
										
										
                                     
                                - 
                                                                                    
                                            	Bachelor Degree
                                            
                                                                                    
												                                                    Deakin Uni:
                                                                                            
                                                                                    
                                            	Management & Commerce
                                            
										
										                                            
                                            	Major: Business Management
                                            
										
										
                                     
                                - 
                                                                                    
                                            	Bachelor Degree
                                            
                                                                                    
												                                                    Deakin Uni:
                                                                                            
                                                                                    
                                            	Natural & Physical Sciences
                                            
										
										                                            
                                            	Major: Biology
                                            
										
										
                                     
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										N/A
                                    
 
                                                            
                         
                     
                    
                                        Subjects studied at Year 12
                        
                                                                                                     Biology
                                                                                                                                         Business Management
                                                                                                                                         English
                                                                                                                                         French
                                                                                                                                         Maths - Methods
                                                                                                                                         Vis Comm & Design
                                                                                        
                     
                    What do you love about your job?
                        
							I’m always learning something new, I work with the most interesting people who have real-world impact, and I have independence and flexibility in my role. It’s great for work life balance as a parent too.
                         
                     What career advice would you give to your younger self?
                        
                            Don’t let any opportunity pass you by and remember there are no regrets. Only lessons!