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Tara Camilleri

Sunshine Coast,QLD

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual. I recently completed my third summer as a Camp Counsellor and currently working at Typo as a senior casual for more than four years. I enjoy challenges and discovering new learning opportunities and I have strong customer service and team building skills. I am currently searching for a position which will allow me to utilise my diverse range of established employability skills and present me with opportunities to learn and develop.

Compassionate and dedicated professional with diverse experience in education support, retail operations, and international youth leadership. Skilled in administration, communication, and conflict resolution, with a strong ability to adapt to dynamic environments. Brings proven strengths in empathy, organisation, and teamwork, making a valuable contribution to participant-centred care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Casual Worker

Cotton On: Typo
10.2021 - Current

As a member of the typo team for over four years i have excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling me to liaise with a diverse range of individuals and to quickly establish customer needs. Ability to be an effective, efficient and productive team member and run days effectively. Demonstrated ability to utilise listening, questioning, negotiation and conflict resolutions skills where required. The ability to prioritise duties to ensure efficient customer service is delivered in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to train new staff in correct policies and procedure. In 2024, from October to January I was promoted to part-time and second in-charge. Taking extra responsibility in store management, leadership role and navigating positive and strong staff connections.

Summer Camp Counsellor

Pali Adventures
Pali Adventures Summer Running Springs, CA
01.2023 - 08.2025

At Pali my job title was Fine Arts director and general counsellor. Which entailed leader staff and groups of children through activities, making a curriculum, ensuring that camp policies were enforced and provide health and safety. Lead adventure programs with groups of children such as; tomahawk throwing, archery, Gaga ball and Laser tag.

My second year at Pali i was promote to Group Leader. Which meant i was responsible for general counselor and groups of children in cabin. Which meant i acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers and counselor with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes. Mediated camper and counselor conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.

My third year I was promoted to creative director as a leadership team of summer. I was in charge of designs, implements, and oversees the innovative programming, activities, and overall creative vision for a summer camp. As part of my creative director duties i oversaw 15 different specialty programs. This role involves creating an engaging and supportive environment for campers and staff, managing resources, training and mentoring staff, and ensuring the camp provides a unique, impactful, and memorable experience through creative problem-solving and new ideas.

Teacher Aide

Nambour Special School l
04.2022 - 05.2023

Effectively works with special needs students in cooperation with relevant specialists – assisted socially, physical and emotionally challenged children in developing skills. Providing help to students with physical care, such as; feeding, toileting, and individual hygiene. The skills I use daily include; Planning and organization skills in preparing a range of activities, Supervising students throughout the day and leading a class or one-of-one.

General Café Attendant

Sweethearts Café
07.2019 - 10.2021

Through my experience at Sweetheart i have learn to understands the value of strong customer service. Ensuring compliance and understanding of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures including Occupational Health and Safety, Anti –Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. Excellent people skills and able to work quickly under pressure. Demonstrated ability to listen to instructions, interpret direction and follow procedures to ensure tasks are performed successfully in a timely manner. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to circumstances. Punctuality and reliability with an excellent work ethic.

Education

Certificate III Community Services

TAFE
01.2021 - 11.2025

Suncoast Christian College

Skills

  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication strategy
  • Creative problem solving
  • Time management
  • Mentoring others
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • 2016-2020: Citizenship Excellence Awards relating to service & culture within the community
  • 2019 -2020: Academic Excellence Award
  • 2019: RSL Spirit of Mateship Award
  • 2020: Spirit of the College Award (This award is given to the student who displays the qualities that epitomise the College, displaying characters such as determination, diligence and being consistently positive)
  • 2025: best T2 / leader of summer 2025

Timeline

Summer Camp Counsellor

Pali Adventures
01.2023 - 08.2025

Teacher Aide

Nambour Special School l
04.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Casual Worker

Cotton On: Typo
10.2021 - Current

Certificate III Community Services

TAFE
01.2021 - 11.2025

General Café Attendant

Sweethearts Café
07.2019 - 10.2021

Suncoast Christian College
Tara Camilleri