My name is Kirilly Bush and I am a proud Wiradjuri woman. I was born
and raised in Canberra and currently still call it home. I have quite a diverse
background, my mother being of PNG/English & Japanese descent. My father was from a small town called Yass.
His background being a mix of European and Indigenous.
After graduating year 12, I decided to apply for a job in the retail
industry to a new store that was not very well known to many at the time, called
Harris Scarfe. I was soon hired to work in the Belconnen store – the place I
would call my second home from early 2011. Little did I know, I would be there
for over 8 years and meet some incredible people who I know I will call friends
for life. As a supervisor, I learnt a great deal about leadership, teamwork,
the importance of communication and great customer service skills.
Whilst working there, I also created and shared a small business with
my older brother, Justin, called Austography Film Image Inc. This would soon
see us get the opportunity to promote our film and photography work in The
Canberra Times, magazines, YouTube and even on Canberra’s local WIN news
television. I went on to shoot a number of weddings, maternity, engagements and
family photos over the years. I decided to retire myself in 2019, as I thought
this was for the best – for now.
In November 2019, I finally said goodbye to
Harris Scarfe, as I was fortunate to have landed a job at Evolve FM after many
months of job searching to branch out into something new. I was offered the
position of facilities administration assistant. It has given me the
opportunity to learn a new set of skills I never thought I would gain and meet
some great people. I have been fortunate enough to work alongside Dallas and
Amanda, who have helped and taught me everything I know throughout my time
being there, which I am very grateful for.