Sharron O'Neill

Associate Professor Sharron O'Neill is affiliated with the School of Business at UNSW Canberra. She holds a PhD in corporate accountability for work health and safety (WHS) from RMIT University, a Master of Commerce (Honours) in management accounting from UNSW, and a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting from the University of Western Sydney.

• PhD, Corporate Accountability for WHS, RMIT University (2010)
• Master of Commerce (Honours), Management Accounting, UNSW (2003)
• Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, University of Western Sydney (1993)

Her research focuses on the design, measurement, and reporting of performance indicators for WHS, governance, and accountability. She advises government, investors, and industry on WHS performance frameworks and leads interdisciplinary collaborations between academia and safety professionals.

Recent publications examine ageing workforces, psychosocial hazard re-design, and collaborative WHS research. Her work emphasizes translating academic findings into practical guidelines for mentally healthy workplaces and older worker safety.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 Macquarie University Research Impact Excellence Award
• 2014 Vice Chancellors Research Excellence Award (FBE) – Highly Commended
• 2014 United Nations UNPRI Best Paper Award – Highly Commended
• 2004 Western Sydney University Individual Teaching Excellence Award
• 2003 Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award – Highly Commended
• 2003 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Social Justice – Commended

She has supervised 3 current PhD students and examined 4 PhD theses, and is involved in funded research projects exceeding $1.6 million, including initiatives with the National Mental Health Commission and Safe Work Australia.