[1] Sharp's diverse work has seen her advise and act in domestic and international investigative and regulatory matters, including in Lebanon for the United Nations.

[12] Raelene Sharp's career began as a prosecutor at the state Director of Public Prosecutions (Victoria) (DPP).

[13] Sharp returned to Melbourne and the OPP for a short time before moving to the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) in 2004.

[10] Upon her return to Australia in 2009 she resumed her work at the Victoria DPP for a short time, before moving to the Australian Crime Commission (ACC).

Raelene Sharp experience and seniority has now seen her read for applicants seeking to become barristers & being called to the Bar.

[19][20][21] Described as the "ultimate prize for most barristers",[22] "taking silk" and obtaining the "coveted"[23] title Kings Council/Senior Council is an extremely detailed and rigorous process.

[26][27] Sharp has also worked at the Office of the Special Investigator (OSI) – under former CDPP and criminal law guru Mark Weinberg KC.