 As an agricultural science graduate, O'Toole has been working in rural radio for several years, including Port Pirie in South Australia, Port Macquarie in New South Wales and Mackay in Queensland.From 10 July 2006 to 3 December 2010 she presented national youth radio network Triple J's current affairs program "Hack".O'Toole has stated she wants to continue presenting politics from a young person's perspective.