Grace Allan is a licensed Private and Government Investigator with experience across safeguarding, regulatory investigations and social welfare contexts.
At Safeguarding Services, Grace undertakes workplace and safeguarding investigations, applying a structured, evidence-based approach to matters involving professional standards, compliance and the protection of people at risk.
Grace brings a diverse professional background spanning investigations, criminal justice and social welfare.
Her experience includes investigative and objections work within regulatory and government environments such as WorkSafe, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, the National Disability Insurance Agency and the Child Support Agency. She has also worked within the criminal justice system at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court and in social welfare services, supporting victims of crime through rehabilitation programs.
In addition to investigative work, Grace has experience in team leadership, negotiation, advanced case management and government debt recovery, providing her with a strong understanding of complex legal and administrative systems.
Her background in both criminal justice and psychology underpins her interest in safeguarding and social justice across a range of settings.
Experience
Grace has supported investigations and regulatory matters across disability, education and aged-care environments. Her experience includes:
- Investigative and compliance-related work involving the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and the NDIA
- Workplace investigations involving professional standards and misconduct concerns
- Supporting safeguarding matters requiring careful evidence assessment and procedural fairness
- Managing complex cases within regulatory and government frameworks
Her work is characterised by careful analysis, attention to detail and a commitment to justifiable, evidence-based outcomes.
Qualifications
Formal education:
- Diploma of Criminal Justice
- Diploma of Psychology
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Postgraduate studies in Neuroscience (current)
Licences and Accreditations
- Certificate III in Private Investigations and Government Investigations
