Kestin Farr
About Kestin Farr
Kestin Farr is a Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in aligning people capabilities with organizational missions in the National Security and Justice sector. He has over nine years of experience in this role and previously worked as a Training Advisor at the Department of Defence of Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kestin Farr has served as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2015. In this role, he specializes in aligning people capabilities with the organizational missions within the National Security and Justice sector. His work involves engaging in workplace secondments to assist staff in implementing best-practice approaches. Farr has developed a comprehensive training program aimed at building workforce capabilities, contributing to the effectiveness of the organizations he serves.
Education and Expertise
Kestin Farr holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in International Business from The Australian National University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Asian Studies from the same institution, focusing on Japanese Studies, Asian Politics, and International Relations, from 2005 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in aligning organizational missions with workforce capabilities, particularly in the National Security and Justice sector.
Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Kestin Farr worked at the Department of Defence of Australia as a Training Advisor from 2011 to 2015. This role provided him with valuable experience in training and development within a governmental context, further enhancing his skills in workforce capability building and organizational alignment.
Achievements
Kestin Farr has played a key role in driving a culture shift towards professionalisation within the organizations he serves. His initiatives include the development of a comprehensive training program focused on enhancing workforce capabilities in the National Security and Justice sector. Through his work, he has contributed to the implementation of best-practice approaches and the professional development of staff.