Natalia Thomas
About Natalia Thomas
Natalia Thomas is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from The Australian National University and has extensive experience in marketing, communications, and public relations.
Work at KPMG Australia
Natalia Thomas has held the position of Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2017. Based in Canberra, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives over her seven years with the firm. Her role involves advising on strategic matters and collaborating with government departments to enhance operational frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Natalia Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from The Australian National University. She also studied International Relations and Modern History at the University of Virginia, where she obtained another Bachelor of Arts. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Public Relations and Advertising from the University of New South Wales, completed in 2011.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Natalia Thomas served as the Head of Marketing and Communications at the Sydney Jewish Museum from 2015 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes roles at Bell Pottinger in London and as an Assistant Staffer at the Parliament of NSW. She also interned at How To Impact - Innovation Agency in Sydney.
Achievements
Natalia Thomas played a key role in the development and implementation of the National Defence Industry’s ‘Workforce behind the Defence Force’ campaign, which aimed to shift public perception of the Defence Industry. She also worked with Government Departments and Australian Defence Force members to redesign medical transition processes, ensuring that service personnel received their full entitlements.
Professional Contributions
In her capacity at KPMG, Natalia conducted 'unit diagnostics' for ACT Health, which improved executive understanding of the workforce environment. She also developed the ACT Health Workforce Strategy for 2018-2027, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing workforce strategies within the healthcare sector.