Petrina Stewart
About Petrina Stewart
Petrina Stewart is a Senior Manager of People and Inclusion at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. With over 18 years of experience in human resources across various industries, she focuses on aligning people programs with business strategies.
Work at KPMG Australia
Petrina Stewart has been serving as the Senior Manager, People and Inclusion at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on implementing people programs that align with the business strategy. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Manager, People, Performance and Culture at KPMG from 2019 to 2021. She also held the position of Manager, People and Inclusion for a brief period in 2021. Her tenure at KPMG has contributed to her extensive experience in people and culture roles.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining KPMG Australia, Petrina Stewart held various HR roles across multiple organizations. She worked at Bechtel as an HR Advisor and Project HR Coordinator from 2009 to 2011. She also served as a Senior Advisor - People at WorleyParsons from 2011 to 2014. Her experience includes a role as a Human Resources Business Partner at Dentsu Aegis Network from 2014 to 2016, and as a National People and Culture Manager at Ferrier Hodgson in 2019. Additionally, she worked at BDO Ireland as an HR Generalist from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Petrina Stewart studied at the Australian Catholic University, where she earned a Bachelor of Social Science in Business (HR) and Behavioural Science from 1999 to 2002. With over 18 years of post-graduate experience, she has developed expertise in people and culture roles across various industries, including professional services, media, and engineering. Her educational background supports her professional focus on employee relations and people management.
Background in Human Resources
Petrina Stewart began her career as a Graduate HR Consultant at the Department of Public Works from 2003 to 2006. This foundational experience paved the way for her subsequent roles in human resources. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a genuine interest in employee relations, emphasizing collaborative and innovative approaches to HR challenges. Her diverse background has equipped her with the skills necessary to partner effectively with leaders and stakeholders.