Black appeared in the television movie "" in 2003. She then went on to appear in episodes of "The Secret Life of Us" and "Last Man Standing". In September 2005, it was announced that Black had joined the cast of "Neighbours" as Elle Robinson. Black told Clare Rigden of "TV Week" that she was going to London for a working holiday when she learnt that she had got the part. Of joining the cast, she commented "I admit I was a little star struck turning up to Ramsay Street and meeting everybody, but they all bent over backwards to help out and settle my nerves." Black earned a nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent at the Logie Awards for her portrayal of Elle. She was also nominated for Best Actress at "Cosmopolitan's" Fun, Fearless Female Awards in 2009. In June 2009, Black quit "Neighbours" to pursue other projects. The actress later revealed she would be willing to return to the soap in the future.