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Eliza Plummer

from Barista to Business Consultant
I work with organisations to solve complex problems and implement solutions.
Industry
Technology and Digital
Company
Skotte Group
Job Level
Mid

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About me

I had no idea what I wanted to do when I left school, just that I liked maths and that was about it. Off I went to study a Maths and Finance degree. At the end of uni, I really wanted to find a practical application of maths and so I landed a graduate role at Queensland Rail in Workforce Optimisation. From there I started learning all about workforce and the railway and made my way up to a Principal Advisor and helped build a team of mathematicians. After 5.5 years at Queensland Rail, it was time for a change to branch out, learn something new and apply the skills I had developed in a new way. The transition to a boutique consulting firm has been a very exciting step and I am learning something new every day.

About my role

  • Analytical
  • Independent
  • Logical
  • Passionate
  • Reliable

A business consultant is a professional who partners with organisations to improve performance, solve complex challenges, and drive sustainable growth through expert advice and data-driven insights. They analyse operations, identify inefficiencies, and design strategic solutions tailored to business goals. Data plays a central role in their work—whether building dashboards to uncover trends, crunching numbers in spreadsheets, or leveraging analytics to guide decision-making. Consultants collaborate closely with leadership teams to implement changes, optimise processes, and adapt to an increasingly digital, data-driven world. By combining industry expertise with advanced analytical tools, they provide actionable recommendations that help businesses stay competitive, make informed decisions, and achieve measurable success. Their ultimate aim is to empower organisations to grow, innovate, and thrive in dynamic markets.

Education

  • Bachelor of Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Business

Subjects

  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
  • Specialist Mathematics (Maths C)

Hobbies

  • Gym
  • Netball
  • Reading
  • Running
  • Seeing family and friends

15 year old me!!

“Never stop learning. Keep following your passion, even if it changes.”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Left home at 17 to go to university
  2. Studied maths and finance
  3. Graduate position at Queensland Rail
  4. Helped build a team of mathematicians
  5. Time for a change - joined a boutique consulting firm

My typical day

My employer

Skotte Group was formed in February 2022. We are a professional services company with foundations in program management, strategy, policy and commercial advisory services. We provide advisory and hands-on delivery services, and frequently work side by side in embedded roles with our clients. We are a growing team of professionals including accountants, lawyers, engineers, data and ICT specialists and this combination of skills gives us the ability to respond to our clients’ challenges. We work with public and private sector clients across multiple sectors including infrastructure, social services, health, information technology, education, transport, and manufacturing across Australia.