Rachael is a Melbourne-based freelance writer with a background in screenwriting for television (Neighbours, NCIS: Sydney, RFDS, Return to Paradise) and live performing in theatres across the country. She's a girl-mum (to both the dog and human kind), shameless pop music lover, old building enthusiast and is happiest exploring Victoria with an acai bowl and oat latte in hand (extra hot please and thank you).…

Rachael Whitsed (Alford)

Rachael is a Melbourne-based freelance writer with a background in screenwriting for television (Neighbours, NCIS: Sydney, RFDS, Return to Paradise) and live performing in theatres across the country. She's a girl-mum (to both the dog and human kind), shameless pop music lover, old building enthusiast and is happiest exploring Victoria with an acai bowl and oat latte in hand (extra hot please and thank you).…

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Rachael is a Melbourne-based freelance writer with a background in screenwriting for television (Neighbours, NCIS: Sydney, RFDS, Return to Paradise) and live performing in theatres across the country. She’s a girl-mum (to both the dog and human kind), shameless pop music lover, old building enthusiast and is happiest exploring Victoria with an acai bowl and oat latte in hand (extra hot please and thank you).

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Script Writer at Fremantle Australia / Neighbours (Amazon Freevee)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Wrote scripts for Neighbours; contributed to writing credits; collaborated with production team.
In-House Script Editor at Fremantle Australia
January 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
7 months in-house script editing; development of storylines and scripts.
Trainee Script Editor / Storyliner at Fremantle Australia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Assisted script editing and storylining.
Script Coordinator at Fremantle Australia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Coordinated scripting tasks across production; liaised with writers and editors.
Researcher / Note taker (S2 & S3) at Endemol Shine Australia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Researcher and note taker for S2 & S3; contributed to production notes.
Writer at VicScreen
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Key Talent Registrar - Writer
6-Week Writing Placement at VicScreen
January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
6-week writing placement under development schemes.
Singer (Casual) at The Windsor Hotel, Melbourne
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2016
Christmas days performer.
Actor / Singer (Full Time) at Iconic Productions
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Actor/Singer on full-time contract.
Actor / Singer (Full Time) at Tony Ayres Productions
January 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Actor/Singer on full-time contract.
Front of House Attendant at Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran
November 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
Front of House Attendant (Casual).
Functions Host, Waitress, Bar Attendant (Casual) at The Old England Hotel, Heidelberg
January 1, 2007 - January 31, 2016
Functions host, waitressing, bar attendant.
Voice Over Artist at Melbourne Voices Management
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Voice over artist for theatre and arts projects.

Education

Master of Screenwriting at Victorian College of the Arts
January 1, 2018 - March 11, 2026
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) at University of Ballarat
January 1, 2010 - March 11, 2026
VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education at Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Master of Screenwriting
January 1, 2018 - March 11, 2026
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
January 1, 2010 - March 11, 2026
VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level

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