Allan has worked in the alcohol and other drugs field for over 25 years, as a policy adviser and project manager both in the health and law enforcement sectors. He has been the Deputy Director (Programs) at NCETA for the past 11 years Throughout this time, Allan has contributed to the Centre’s workforce development program of work (e.g., contributing to the development and implementation of workforce development strategies in various states and territories, enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worker wellbeing, and the provision of online and face-to-face training. Through his involvement in the Centre workplace program of work he has also helped workplaces implement holistic policy and practice change by facilitating employee awareness workshops to increase knowledge about alcohol- and drug-related harm and risks to workplace health and safety and partnering in workplace research. Allan has well-established links with key stakeholders at the jurisdictional, national and international levels including government and non-government services, peak bodies and other researchers. He also contributes to the Centre’s operational management.

Allan holds a Bachelor of Arts, an Associate Diploma in Social Work and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies.

• Workforce development strategies
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worker wellbeing
• Alcohol- and drug-related harm and risks to workplace health and safety