Michael Buerger

Governance, Risk & Integrity Advisor | Fraud & Corruption Control | Public Sector Programs & Projects

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

About

I am a senior risk, governance and integrity practitioner with over 20 years’ experience working with Australian public sector and government‑related organisations. My focus is on practical, fit‑for‑purpose frameworks that improve how organisations prevent, detect and respond to governance, business, fraud, corruption and integrity risks. As Principal Consultant at Capital Risk and Integrity Advisory, I work with government agencies and private entities to design and implement enterprise risk management frameworks, strengthen fraud and corruption control, and provide probity and assurance support for major programs and projects. I enjoy working with executives, audit and risk committees and frontline teams to clarify risk ownership, align controls with standards and legislation, and translate integrity expectations into day‑to‑day decision‑making.

Experience

  • Principal Consultant at Capital Risk & Integrity Advisory
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Work with public and private sector organisations to update enterprise risk management frameworks, risk appetite, and supporting processes. Lead deep‑dive reviews of high‑risk programs and projects, assessing risk, control effectiveness and governance arrangements. Advise executives and governance forums on integrating fraud and corruption control into broader risk and integrity frameworks.

  • Principal at 35 South Advisors
    Nov 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Senior advisor delivering risk, integrity, fraud and corruption, and probity services to Australian public sector clients.

  • Director at Deloitte Australia
    Sep 2014 - Nov 2023 · 9 yrs 3 mos

    Working within Deloitte Forensic I am focused on servicing the Government Sector in dealing with the risks relating to fraud and corruption.

  • Forensic Specialist at EY
    Aug 2007 - Aug 2014 · 7 yrs 1 mo