Sharron O'Neill

Associate Professor at University of New South Wales

Sharron O'Neill is an Associate Professor of Accounting in the School of Business at UNSW Canberra.1 She holds several key positions and has an extensive academic and professional background:

Academic Roles

Associate Professor of Accounting at UNSW Canberra1
Deputy Head of School (Research) in the School of Business2
Director of the Public Service Research Group at UNSW Canberra2

Research Focus

Dr. O'Neill's research primarily examines:

Design, measurement, and reporting of performance measures for operational decision-making, governance, and accountability1
Work health and safety (WHS) performance measurement and reporting1
Non-financial indicators of WHS1

Academic Qualifications

PhD in corporate accountability for work health and safety from RMIT University (2010)1
Master of Commerce (Honours) in management accounting from the University of New South Wales (2003)1
Bachelor of Commerce with a major in accounting from the University of Western Sydney (1993)1

Professional Qualifications and Affiliations

Chartered Accountant (CA) with Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand1
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)1
Member of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety1
Member of the NSCA Foundation (National Safety Council of Australia)1

Expertise and Contributions

Dr. O'Neill has:

Led collaborative research projects bringing together accounting and safety professions with industry, government, and academia1
Been chief investigator on funded research projects totaling over $1,656,2001
Published research in journal articles, industry research reports, and media1
Delivered keynote and invited presentations at over 70 academic and industry conferences in Australia and internationally1
Contributed to global policy debate and reform on WHS performance measurement and reporting1

Her expertise includes developing performance indicators for WHS due diligence, performance management, governance, and assurance of WHS and other employment relations issues.1