 At the age of 16, Deckert relocated to Sydney as she received a lead role in soap opera "Home and Away", playing Selina Cook, which lasted for four years.For her portrayal of Selina, Deckert earned a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular Actress in 1996.Deckert's decision to leave "Home and Away" was for greater fame in the United States, which she has since relocated to, living permanently in Los Angeles, like her former co-stars including Isla Fisher and Melissa George.