Work Uncovered with Terri Homans

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 responsibiliti...

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...

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...

What does a cybersecurity career actually look like beyond the stereotypes? In this episode, Terri speaks with Paula Sillars about the reality of working in cybersecurity, from communication, reporting, and customer engagement through to problem-solving, progression, burnout, and the impact of AI on junior roles. Paula also explains why cyber is often a strong field for people transitioning in fro...

Podiatry is often misunderstood as basic foot care. In reality, it is a clinical profession focused on movement, injury management and long-term health outcomes. In this episode, senior Gold Coast podiatrist Nathan Chock explains what podiatrists actually do, including biomechanics, load management, chronic pain and the role of footwear and orthotics in both treatment and prevention. The conversat...

Exercise physiology is often confused with physiotherapy or personal training. In reality, it is a clinical profession focused on using exercise to support recovery, manage chronic conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. In this episode, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Heath Thomas explains what the role actually involves, who exercise physiologists work with, and how exercise is applie...

Commercial litigation is often seen as fast-paced courtroom work. In practice, it is structured, technical and often repetitive, with moments of high pressure and significant responsibility. In this episode, Queensland commercial litigator and accredited mediator Antoni Berardone explains how litigation actually works, from the early stages of a dispute through to resolution. He outlines the roles...

Dave Jones has worked across policing, HR, consulting, business strategy and now buyer’s advocacy. His career is not a straight line, and that is exactly what makes it useful. In this episode, Dave explains what each of these roles actually involves day to day, how one career can lead into another, and why building skills and experience often matters more than following a fixed plan. We also explo...

Before diving into the full episodes, this short introduction explains the purpose behind Work Uncovered . Career consultant Terri Homans shares why so many people find themselves in roles that don’t match their expectations, often due to limited exposure to the realities of different professions. This podcast is designed to give you that missing insight. Through honest conversations with people i...