Sharon Wachtel

Sharon Wachtel is an experienced professional currently serving as the Acting General Manager Corporate and Strategy and Change Management Manager at the City of Holdfast Bay, focusing on organizational culture change initiatives. In addition, Sharon Wachtel is a member of the Board of Directors for Carers SA and previously held the position of General Manager at the Australia Day Council of South Australia, where business development and First Nations Stakeholder relationships were emphasized. With a significant tenure at the Australian Red Cross, Sharon Wachtel served as the State Director for Tasmania, successfully doubling government funding through strategic partnerships and innovative business development plans. Previous roles include leadership positions at St Vincent de Paul Society SA Inc and the Department for Environment and Heritage, showcasing expertise in community engagement, mental health, and project management. Sharon Wachtel's educational background includes multiple graduate diplomas in Podiatry, Communications (Public Relations), and Business Administration from the University of South Australia and the SA Institute of Technology.