Sharon Michael
About Sharon Michael
Sharon Michael is an Associate Director in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, with over 20 years of experience in project management and risk assurance. She has held various roles in organizations such as Telstra and WorkSafe, and has a strong academic background in asset management and business administration.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sharon Michael currently serves as an Associate Director in Management Consulting at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in project management and process improvements to provide strategic consulting services. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Manager in Management Consulting at KPMG from 2017 to 2020. Her work at KPMG focuses on stakeholder engagement and addressing client challenges through a structured approach.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Michael holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Institute of Business, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Economics & Finance with a focus on Sub Accounting from RMIT University between 1997 and 2000. Additionally, she achieved a Graduate Certificate in Asset Management from the Institute of Quality Asset Management (IQ-AM) in 2021. Her educational background supports her expertise in risk management and internal audit frameworks, particularly within the Telecommunications and Public Sector Industries.
Background
Sharon Michael has over 20 years of professional experience in project management and assurance roles. She began her career at Telstra, where she held various positions from 2001 to 2016, including Risk Management & Assurance, Operations Manager for Incident Service Management, and Manager for Billing & Credit Management Assurance & Controls. After her tenure at Telstra, she worked at WorkSafe, Victoria as a Business Partner in Risk from 2008 to 2012, and later at the Australian Department of Defence as an Account Relationship Manager for Aviation Ground Support Equipment from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sharon Michael has specialized in stakeholder engagement and solving client issues with an asset management mindset. She has successfully managed projects that involve process improvements and risk management. Her ability to apply internal audit frameworks has been particularly beneficial in her roles within the Telecommunications and Public Sector Industries. Her diverse experience across multiple organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of risk management and assurance practices.