Work Uncovered with Terri Homans

Joe Dageforde began as a carpenter and went on to lead major construction projects before founding industrial building company 4 Shore Projects.He joins Terri to explain why construction can reward qualities that school and conventional recruitment often miss, including practical intelligence, attitude, consistency, emotional awareness and the ability to solve problems under pressure.Joe also discusses the realities behind the career: early starts, difficult workplace cultures, quoting and administration, inconsistent income, leadership responsibility and the need to keep learning from the people around you.He also highlights that a trade is not a "less than" career and demonstrates just how far you can go.This episode is useful for students, parents, career changers, tradespeople and anyone considering a pathway into construction management or business ownership.Real Jobs. Real Insight. No Gloss.

In this episode of Work Uncovered, Terri Homans speaks with Annie Kinnane, a producer and production manager with almost three decades of experience across film, television and commercials.Annie breaks down what film and TV production actually involves, from scripts, budgets and crew coordination to call sheets, hidden departments, freelancing and networking.This episode is for anyone curious about screen careers, including students, career changers and people with transferable skills who may not realise their existing work could connect to the film industry.It is a grounded look at the creative pull, practical pressure and project-based nature of screen work.About the showWork Uncovered explores real careers through honest conversations about what the work is actually like, how people get in, and what to expect long term. Real Jobs. Real Insight. No Gloss.Produced by: Curated Careers with Terri HomansGuest: Annie KinnaneProducer / Production Manager, Screen Industry Founder, Film Freelancers Crew Directory (SE QLD + NTH NSW)https://anniekinnane.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-kinnane-6492496/https://www.instagram.com/filmfreelancers_aus/https://www.facebook.com/FilmFreelancersAusSign up for the newsletter https://filmfreelancers.com.au/Career BriefDownload the career brief for this role via the Curated Careers website.https://www.curatedcareers.com.au/explore-careers

Higher education careers are not limited to teaching and academic roles.In this episode, Terri Homans speaks with Shane Taas, Assistant Campus Manager, about the student-facing and operational roles that help campuses run smoothly.Shane shares what the work really involves, including student support, campus operations, timetabling, welfare, boundaries, complex cases and the hidden responsibilities most people never see.This episode is useful for students, graduates, career changers and anyone interested in education roles outside the classroom.Real Jobs. Real Insight. No Gloss.Download the 1-page career brief: https://www.curatedcareers.com.au/explore-careers

What does an urban planner actually do? In this episode, Terri speaks with Dr Tony Matthews about the real work behind urban and environmental planning.Tony explains why planning is far more than development approvals. The conversation covers cities, climate adaptation, housing, transport, stakeholder consultation, public and private sector pathways, AI, career fit and the long-term opportunities in this often misunderstood profession.This episode is useful for students, career changers, parents, educators and anyone exploring built environment or future-focused careers.Real Jobs. Real Insight. No Gloss

What does a senior safety manager actually do on a major construction project?In this episode, Justin O’Neill shares the reality of workplace safety leadership, from planning and legislation to pushback, paperwork, investigations, and people management. He also explains how he moved from the trades into regulation and then into senior infrastructure roles, and why communication, credibility, and resilience matter so much in this field.This episode is for you if:you are considering a trade, construction, or infrastructure careeryou are curious about workplace health and safety rolesyou want a realistic view of what happens behind the scenes on major projectsyou are interested in careers that combine practical knowledge, communication, leadership, and risk managementIf you have ever wondered what safety professionals actually do, or whether this could be a career path for you, this episode gives a grounded look at the reality.Real jobs. Real Insight. No gloss.