Tara Tyrrell CV

For more than 27 years, I've worked across journalism, publishing, editing, professional writing and communications. During that time, I've helped businesses, government departments, educational organisations and publishers produce clear, accurate and publication-ready content.
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My experience spans editorial leadership, policy writing, educational publishing, corporate communications, investigative research, magazine publishing and digital content, with clients throughout Australia and internationally.
Healthcare Australia
Editor and Policy Writer
January 2026 – Present (Part-time)
Editing and writing policies, procedures, forms, templates and supporting documentation for a Department of Home Affairs contract. Responsibilities include policy development, document standardisation, quality assurance, editorial review and the creation of internal documentation.

Good to Great Schools Australia
Publishing Manager & Managing Editor
July 2024 – July 2026
Managed the publishing function for one of Australia's leading education organisations, overseeing editorial quality, publishing workflows and a multidisciplinary team of up to 12 staff.
Responsibilities included:
  • Managing contract editors and Content Creation team members
  • Editing curriculum resources, professional learning modules, government submissions and corporate documentation
  • Writing webinars, website content, blogs, product pages, reports and operating manuals
  • Developing and maintaining organisational style guides and editorial standards
  • Delivering organisation-wide training in professional writing and editing
  • Managing publication schedules, editorial quality assurance and publishing workflows

Families Magazine and The Guides
Listings Editor and Writer
April 2024 – May 2026
Produced and edited online content, event listings and family-focused resources while maintaining editorial quality and consistency.

Angel Blue Marketing
Director
March 2011 – Present
Providing professional editing, writing and publishing services to organisations throughout Australia and internationally.
Services include:
  • Developmental editing
  • Copy editing and proofreading
  • Professional writing
  • Policy and procedure writing
  • Website content
  • Educational publishing
  • Corporate communications
  • Editorial consultancy
  • AI-generated content review and human refinement
Projects have included reports, policies, websites, articles, blogs, books, educational resources, product descriptions, corporate documentation and publishing support for clients across Australia, the United States and Canada.
Selected clients include QuickBooks, Buildxact, National Product Review, RedBalloon, Camplify, eBay, Square, Good to Great Schools Australia, Healthcare Australia and many others.

Adventure Publishing Pty Ltd / Adventure Entertainment
Head of Magazine Department | Managing Editor | Online Editor | Magazine Designer
November 2012 – May 2020
Managed the editorial production of multiple national publications and their associated websites.
Publications included:
  • WILD Magazine
  • Vertical Life
  • TrailRun Magazine
  • Adventure Magazine
  • Outer Edge Magazine
  • Blade Paddle Magazine
  • Destinations for the Discerning Traveller
Responsibilities included editorial management, content planning, magazine production, feature writing, copy editing, proofreading, publication design and website content management.

APRS Media
Magazine and Online Editor
April 2016 – January 2019
Edited three national mining publications and their associated websites, overseeing editorial quality, feature articles and online publishing.

Additional Professional Experience
CannaUnion, MedScrippter & WeedFix (Canada)
Managing Editor
2019 – 2021
Managed editorial quality, content planning and publication standards across multiple healthcare and cannabis industry websites.

Adventure Publishing Pty Ltd
General Manager
2014
Oversaw business operations, staff management and strategic planning for a national publishing company.

The Circle Project Inc.
Marketing Manager
2011 – 2012
Developed marketing strategies, communications and promotional material for a not-for-profit organisation.

McGees Property
Communications Manager
2007 – 2011
Managed corporate communications, marketing campaigns, website content, advertising and promotional material for a national property organisation.

Australian Business Research (ABR)
Corporate Analyst
2001 – 2003
Researched, interviewed and prepared detailed reports on the financial and operational position of public and private organisations on behalf of credit providers.
This role required investigative research, evidence analysis, interviewing, critical thinking and professional report writing.

APN Newspapers – Fraser Coast Chronicle & Ipswich Advertiser
Journalist
2000 – 2001
Reported on local news, conducted interviews, researched stories and wrote articles to tight editorial deadlines.

Career Highlights
  • More than 27 years of professional writing, editing and publishing experience
  • Publishing Manager and Managing Editor for a national education organisation
  • Former Head of Magazine Department managing multiple national publications
  • Policy writer and editor for a Department of Home Affairs contract
  • Corporate analyst specialising in investigative research and business reporting
  • Professional journalist
  • Editorial leader and team manager
  • Developer of organisational style guides and editorial standards
  • Experienced trainer in professional writing and editing
  • Trusted by organisations across education, healthcare, publishing, technology, finance, property and government

Professional Strengths
  • Certificate III in Investigative Services (2026), expanding my expertise in investigative research, evidence gathering and professional reporting.
  • Extensive experience editing, reviewing and refining AI-generated content, including prompting, fact-checking, restructuring and humanising content for publication.
  • Advanced skills across Microsoft Office, SharePoint, WordPress, Canva, Weebly and a wide range of digital publishing and content management platforms.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience coordinating multiple projects, stakeholders and competing deadlines.
  • Proven leadership experience managing editorial teams, publishing workflows and content production.
  • Exceptional research, analytical thinking, writing and professional reporting skills.
  • Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, publication-ready work.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams, clients and stakeholders.
  • Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve complex problems.
  • Experienced at transforming complex or highly technical information into clear, engaging and accessible content for a wide range of audiences.