Hello!
I’m ALISTER DUNCAN
Aspiration Advocate &
Achievement Strategist
Brisbane, Australia.
About me
In an ever-changing world, the future lies at the intersection between ambition and achievement. I am committed to building bridges between dreams and reality, fueled by a passion for empowerment, with empathy and understanding as the guiding forces behind every step forward I take.
Hello! I’m Alister, and I’m thrilled you’ve stopped by my corner of the web. My path has been anything but conventional, blending passions, education, and a deep commitment to community service into a career that’s as fulfilling as it is varied.
From the early days of earning a Diploma of Business while navigating the challenges of high school to embarking on a fascinating journey through Psychology & Business at university, I’ve always been driven by a desire to understand what makes us tick—both as individuals and within the tapestry of society. The upcoming chapter in my educational journey—a Master of Social Work—I hope will deepen my understanding of how to create impactful change.
Professionally, I’ve been fortunate to wear many hats: from providing compassionate disability support, crafting digital landscapes, to most recently offering a listening ear and helping hand. Each role has taught me the importance of listening, adapting, and innovating to meet diverse needs. My client-centred approach and engagement in reflective practice regimes along the way has honed my ability to see the bigger picture, guiding individuals and teams toward their own definitions of success.
Beyond the office, you’ll find me volunteering as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) at the Brookside Shopping Centre, where I serve as the Signing Site Coordinator. This role has allowed me to connect with my community in North Brisbane, offering support and a smile where it’s needed most.
As I look toward the future, I’m eager to bring my unique blend of skills, experience, and passion to an organization that values creativity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to making a difference. I believe that the best work comes from collaboration, empathy, and a never-ending desire to learn and grow.
So, let’s start a conversation. I’m looking forward to exploring how we can create meaningful impact together.
Experience
Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor
Queensland Health – Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support
January 2024 – Present
- I provide critical support through phone-based advice, brief interventions, rapid risk assessments, and occasionally detailed referral assessments. This is provided to individuals seeking support for alcohol and drug related concerns.
- I am proficient in conducting screening assessments for substance use disorders and associated health risks, as well as for personal safety – including domestic violence, suicide/homocide, and child safety.
- My role encompasses managing both impromptu support calls and structured interventions, including police or court-mandated programs and the ‘Your Call’ program, designed to assist individuals in developing coping strategies and setting goals to address substance use concerns.
Disability Support worker
Self employed
January 2022 – February 2024
- I demonstrated proficiency in directly providing comprehensive client care and responding to complex needs, including behavioural support as well as teaching and facilitating non-verbal communication.
- I demonstrated capability in managing business operations, encompassing marketing, accounting, and client/stakeholder relations, ensuring a holistic approach to client support and business success.
- I demonstrated expertise in stakeholder communication with clients, families, and medical professionals, to enhance client quality of life.
Logistics contractor
Backyard Cinema Hire
December 2020 – January 2023
- Skilled in customer service and event logistics, I efficiently managed enquiries and provided on-site event planning support for Backyard Cinema Hire customers.
- I demonstrated expertise in resolving issues, supporting management, and organizing hire equipment and customer information for seamless event experiences.
Website designer developer
Self-employed
Project work – Intermittently between March 2019 to November 2022
Cafe/restauraunt team member
The Coffee Club Australia
August 2018 – October 2019 (1 year, 3 months)
VOLUNTEERING
Justice of the peace (qualified) & Signing site coordinator
Queensland Justices Association, and
Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland.
04/2021 – Present
- I regularly volunteer as a JP and assist in the coordination of the Community Signing Site hosted by Brookside Shopping Centre in Mitchelton, Queensland.
- My role is both as a volunteer JP, and to coordinate and provide administrative and operational support to other volunteers.
- While some tasks are simpler than others, generally I am required to have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently to make considered judicial judgements. I work closely with colleagues to keep up professional development and problem solve when coming across unusual scenarios.
- I am proud to say Brookside Shopping Centre is the busiest JP Signing Site on the Brisbane Noth Site, seeing on average ten to eleven thousand clients per year.
Green Impact Auditor
Queensland University of Technology, and
Deloitte
October 12, 2022 & November 11, 2022
- I was given a unique insight into the opportunities for taking sustainable actions that exist and was able to explore the inner workings of the Green Impact Program from an auditor’s perspective on two occasions. Initially with my university, and later with Deloitte.
- This involved auditing training, report preparation, analysing progress, and building relationships in an interview of the parties being audited.
- I was among the first of student volunteers to be given the title of “Experienced Green Impact Auditor,” indicating our completion of additional training and one or more additional audits of large organisations outside of our university programs.
I’ve gotten to work with some amazing people and organisations!
Education & SKills
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) & Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) with Distinction
2020 – 06/2024
Get Set Education
Diploma of Business
2019
References
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