[6] It was whilst he was appearing in The Full Monty that Werkmeister landed the role of Zeke Kinski in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.

His portrayal of Zeke Kinski led to a nomination in 2008 for Best Young Actor at the Inside Soap awards alongside fellow cast member Fletcher O'Leary (Mickey Gannon).

[11] He was included on the longlist for Most Popular Personality on TV, alongside fellow cast members Pippa Black (Elle Robinson), Carla Bonner (Stephanie Scully) and Tom Oliver (Lou Carpenter).

The film was co-produced by Neighbours crew member Terry Shepherd and premiered at the Armageddon Pop Culture Expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

[14] Speaking about his decision to leave, Werkmeister said "When I started on Neighbours I was only thirteen, I didn't shave or drive a car so I really have grown up on the show, I've learnt so much, worked with some great people who are now some of my closest friends.

[16] Werkmeister made a cameo appearance in Australian band Eagle and the Worm's music video for their 2012 single "Give Me Time".

[20] Werkmeister was educated at St Peters College in Cranbourne, Victoria[citation needed] and did most of his schoolwork by correspondence due to his acting commitments.