Tessa Harris
About Tessa Harris
Tessa Harris is a Junior Digital Product Owner at Employment Hero, with a background in project delivery and business analysis from her previous roles at Westpac Group. She holds degrees in International Relations and Geography from the University of Sydney and has experience in coaching and hospitality.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Tessa Harris serves as a Junior Digital Product Owner at Employment Hero, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for contributing to the development and management of digital products, ensuring they meet user needs and align with business objectives. Her experience in product ownership allows her to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Westpac Group
Tessa Harris has extensive experience at Westpac Group, where she worked in various roles from 2016 to 2021. She began as a Project Delivery Intern (Associate Business Analyst) for six months in 2016. Following this, she served as a Project Delivery Graduate for one year from 2017 to 2018. Tessa then transitioned to a Business Analyst/Scrum Master role, where she worked for three years until 2021, gaining valuable insights into project management and agile methodologies.
Educational Background
Tessa Harris completed her Higher School Certificate at Kambala, studying from 2001 to 2012. She furthered her education at the University of Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and Geography from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she participated in an International Exchange Program at Maastricht University in 2015, where she studied Geography and International Relations for 11 months.
Coaching and Residential Experience
Tessa Harris has a background in coaching and residential life. She worked as a Swimming Coach at Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness for one year from 2013 to 2014, where she developed training programs for athletes. Additionally, she served as a Resident at The Women's College within The University of Sydney from 2013 to 2015, engaging in community activities and supporting fellow residents.
Early Work Experience
Before her roles in digital product ownership and analysis, Tessa Harris worked in the hospitality sector as a Food and Beverage Attendant at Ravesi's Hotel Bondi Beach from 2014 to 2015. This position provided her with customer service experience and skills in a fast-paced environment.