Born and raised in Werribee, I have always believed that where you come from shapes who you become. I attended kindergarten in Werribee before going on to Heathdale Christian College, where I completed my education from Prep through to Year 12.
Sport was a big part of my childhood, particularly swimming. After finishing school, I entered the workforce and began my career as a security guard. It was a role that taught me the importance of responsibility, discipline and working to serve others.
I went on to become a Services Manager within centre management at Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, before continuing to progress through the facilities management industry. My career eventually took me to a national facilities management role with a publicly listed company.
I was given the opportunity to work in New Zealand for a year to establish a new department from the ground up. This experience challenged me professionally and gave me invaluable experience in leadership, management and how to best deliver results.
During this period, I bought my first home in Wyndham Vale. Like many people who have made Wyndham their home, I chose this community because I saw its potential.
I currently work as a Project Manager in industrial warehousing. I have built my career from the ground up, and I understand the value of hard work, accountability and getting things done.
Politically, I have always voted Liberal. I believe in individual responsibility, being tough on crime, reducing unnecessary government interference in our lives and cutting red tape that holds individuals and businesses back. I decided to put my hand up as a candidate because I felt that too little was changing in Werribee.
Our population has grown rapidly, but our roads and public transport have struggled to keep pace. The cost of living has made life harder. And too many people are feeling unsafe in their own community. I don’t believe any government should simply accept this. I want to make a difference. I want to fight for the community I call home, make sure Werribee gets its fair share, and help build a safer, stronger and more prosperous future for Wyndham.
I’m not a career politician. I’m someone who has worked, built a career, bought a home and experienced many of the same challenges facing families and workers across our Community.
Fixing Victoria will not be easy, but a Jess Wilson Liberal Government will be honest with you, and we will get it done. We are ready to make the disciplined decisions.
A Liberal Government will deliver our Plan by working to reduce debt and end wasteful spending. I know what it means to start from the bottom and work your way up. And I believe Werribee deserves a representative who will do exactly that. Work hard, stand up for our community and deliver the fresh start that the state deserves.
