Tabatha is a Team Leader and senior researcher in the Research and Data Analytics branch at NCVER. She has undertaken research on a wide range of topics, including: quality in the VET sector, the use of online training before, during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, and the barriers and enablers of VET delivery in regional, rural and remote Australia.

Recent work has investigated teaching and learning strategies for diverse learners and effective student support. As an experienced research manager, Tabatha has overseen a broad variety of projects at NCVER.