Qualification: Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
RTO: Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Employer: Malone’s Butchery
Tamika Banks completed a Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) through CDU while employed by Malone's Butchery. Her pathway into the trade began unexpectedly when, while travelling Australia she accepted a job as a counter hand. The experience sparked an appreciation for the skill, creativity and precision of butchery, inspiring her to pursue the trade as a career.
Now second-in-charge, Tamika helps lead her team, supports operations and maintains high industry standards. She takes particular pride in mentoring apprentices, sharing her knowledge and helping others build confidence in their skills.
Through her achievements and leadership, Tamika is helping challenge perceptions of the meat industry while showcasing the skill, professionalism and innovation that underpin modern butchery.
By carving out her own successful career, Tamika is helping to broaden perspectives and encouraging others to see the possibilities a trade can offer.