Taryn is a proud Wotjobaluk woman. With deep expertise in leadership, strategy and operations, she has led impactful work across sectors, particularly with First Nations communities.
Taryn's Professional Experience and Advisory Roles
Taryn has worked extensively across sectors including government, education, sport, technology, retail, media, and research, with a focus on ethical community engagement, co-design, and social impact. Her roles span strategic advisory, executive leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Key contributions include:
Biography
Taryn is from Wotjobaluk Country and has extensive experience in leadership, strategy and policy, particularly with First Nations communities.
She was recently the CEO of CareerTrackers - an organisation that places First Nations interns in roles across Australia and supports the country’s largest network of First Nations professionals.
Her previous roles include Head of First Nations Communication and Engagement at Think HQ, First Nations and Social Impact Advisor to the Geelong Cats, Program Manager at Salesforce, Outreach Manager and Senior Advisor (Indigenous Policy and Strategy) at SBS, Policy Project Officer at the Lowitja Institute, Director and General Manager of AIME.