The former Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea student has been interested in modelling since she was talked into entering a Wollongong City Centre competition when she was 12.

And in April won through to the state level by impressing the judges during the preliminary rounds of the Beauty With A Purpose pageant.

The NSW final is being held at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay where Ms Sindanovic, 20, is being judged in three sections.

She will be vying for a chance to compete in the national final at Melbourne Crown Towers on July 22.

Miss World Australia 2016 will compete at the international competition in Washington DC on December 20.