Qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry
RTO: Realistic Training Options
Employer: Skill Set Building Pty Ltd
Jessica never imagined following in her father’s footsteps in construction until a career in tourism was disrupted by the global pandemic. After moving back to the family home, Jessica found herself working alongside her father, digging holes and jackhammering sandstone for a backyard landscaping project. She hasn’t looked back since.
Having completed a Certificate III in Carpentry through Realistic Training Options and Skill Set Building, Jessica is now a qualified carpenter, production set builder and an advocate for women in trades. In addition to renovation work, Jessica has carved out a unique career building sets for film, television and theatre, including the 2022 Logies, as well as Stan and Netflix original productions.
Jessica serves as an Ambassador for Awesome Women in Construction and won their 2024 Outstanding Woman in Trade award as well as the Young Achiever of the Year in 2025. She mentors young women entering the trade, and actively engages with educational forums to promote the construction industry.
Vocational education has given Jessica a new perspective on life and a sense of accomplishment that she never thought possible.