Damian Mc Farland
About Damian Mc Farland
Damian McFarland serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where he held various positions including Director and Counsellor. He has a strong educational background with multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Bachelor's in Engineering Technology.
Work at KPMG Australia
Damian Mc Farland has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2021. His role is based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. In this position, he utilizes his extensive experience in management and international relations to contribute to the firm's consulting and advisory services.
Career at Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Damian Mc Farland has held multiple positions at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) over several years. His roles included Director from 2020 to 2021, Counsellor from 2016 to 2020 in London, and First Secretary from 2010 to 2013 in Kabul. He also worked as a Manager and Technical Specialist in Canberra, and as Second Secretary in London from 2006 to 2009.
Educational Background
Damian Mc Farland has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology - Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Southern Queensland from 2003 to 2007. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at Deakin University in 2009. Furthermore, he earned an MBA from UNSW, studying Business Administration and Management, Technology from 2017 to 2020, and participated in an MBA Summer Programme at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in 2019.
Previous Experience in the Australian Army
Before his career in public service, Damian Mc Farland served in the Australian Army as a Technician from 1993 to 2000. This role provided him with foundational technical skills and experience in a structured environment, contributing to his later career in government and international relations.