Ben Hamer
About Ben Hamer
Ben Hamer serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on workforce planning for public sector clients. He has a diverse background in academia and various managerial roles, complemented by ongoing doctoral studies in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership.
Work at KPMG Australia
Ben Hamer has served as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2016. In this role, he partners with public sector clients to assist them in planning, designing, and transitioning towards their future workforce. His expertise in workforce planning and human capital management enables him to provide valuable insights and strategies tailored to the needs of public sector organizations.
Education and Expertise
Ben Hamer is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership at the University of Canberra, a program he has been enrolled in since 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The Australian National University, achieved in 2011, and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Edith Cowan University, completed in 2009. His academic background supports his professional focus on human capital and workforce planning.
Background
Ben Hamer has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Sessional Academic at the University of Sydney for seven months in 2016 and served as Senior Manager of Workforce Planning and Performance at Transport for NSW from 2015 to 2016. His earlier experience includes positions at the Department of Social Services, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, and Strategy&, part of the PwC Network.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ben Hamer has authored significant works in the field of human capital and workforce planning. He received an AHRI award for his management of large-scale workforce projects in politically volatile and industrially sensitive environments. Additionally, he has shared his insights on strategic human capital management by regularly speaking at conferences and workshops.
Visiting Scholar Experience
In 2016, Ben Hamer spent one month as a Visiting Scholar at the Yale School of Management in New Haven, Connecticut. This experience was part of his Professional Doctorate in Public Administration, allowing him to engage with leading academics and practitioners in the field of public administration and workforce planning.