Taylor Hawke
About Taylor Hawke
Taylor Hawke serves as the Associate Director of Commercial Enablement at KPMG Australia, where they have worked since 2020. With a background in project management and legal practice, Hawke specializes in translating technical information into commercial contexts, particularly in Defence procurement.
Work at KPMG Australia
Taylor Hawke has been serving as Associate Director - Commercial Enablement at KPMG Australia since 2020. In this role, Hawke focuses on enhancing commercial capabilities and advising on strategic programs and complex procurements. Prior to this position, Hawke held the role of Manager - Procurement Advisory from 2018 to 2020 and Senior Consultant - Management Consulting from 2016 to 2018. All roles were based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of commercial enablement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Hawke has a strong educational background in law and project management. Hawke achieved a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) from Bond University between 2008 and 2011. Furthering legal education, Hawke obtained a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law from 2014 to 2015 and a Master of Laws (LLM) from The University of Queensland from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, Hawke earned a Diploma of Project Management from the Australian Institute of Management in 2013.
Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Taylor Hawke worked in various roles that provided a foundation in project management and procurement. Hawke served as a Project Officer for the Private Prisons Contracts Extension Project at the Department of Justice in Victoria from 2014 to 2015. Earlier, Hawke worked at the Defence Materiel Organisation as a Project Officer for the SEA 5000 Phase 1 Future Frigate Design & Construction project and as a Graduate in Procurement & Contracting / Project Management from 2012 to 2014.
Achievements
Taylor Hawke specializes in translating technical information into legal and commercial contexts, particularly in Defence procurement. This expertise has been instrumental in advising on strategic programs and complex procurements, enhancing capabilities in commercial enablement at KPMG. Hawke's strong interest in project management and best practice principles supports the effectiveness of their role in commercial enablement.