Stephen Halpin
About Stephen Halpin
Stephen Halpin serves as the Manager of Policy, Programs & Evaluation at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse professional background that includes roles in consulting, education, and business performance improvement.
Work at KPMG Australia
Stephen Halpin has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2020, serving as the Manager of Policy, Programs & Evaluation. His role involves overseeing various policy initiatives and program evaluations, contributing to the firm's strategic objectives. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, he has accumulated four years of experience in this position, focusing on enhancing organizational performance through effective policy frameworks.
Previous Experience at Protiviti
Before joining KPMG, Stephen Halpin held multiple roles at Protiviti. He worked as a Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and later transitioned to a Manager position in Business Performance Improvement, Risk Consulting, and Internal Audit for seven months in 2020. Additionally, he served as a Senior Consultant for 11 months in 2019 and was a London Innovation Resident for five months in 2019-2020. His diverse roles at Protiviti provided him with extensive experience in consulting and risk management.
Educational Background
Stephen Halpin studied at Monash University, where he earned two Bachelor's degrees: a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) and a Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation, both completed from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at the University of Melbourne, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with first-class honors in 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in policy and program evaluation.
Teaching Experience
Stephen Halpin has experience in education, having worked as a Secondary English Teacher at Catholic Education Melbourne from 2015 to 2017. During this period, he taught English to secondary school students in Springvale, Victoria. This role contributed to his understanding of educational policies and program implementation in academic settings.
Management Role at Sustain Me
Prior to his consulting career, Stephen Halpin was the Managing Partner at Sustain Me from 2013 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing operations and strategic direction, focusing on sustainability initiatives. His experience at Sustain Me laid the foundation for his later work in policy and program evaluation.