Staff
The ATDC also employs the following staff members, all of whom work from our Hobart office:
  

Kris McCracken

Acting CEO/Policy Officer

Kris has been with the ATDC from August 2007, concurrent with the finalisation of his PhD thesis in Political Science. Prior to this, he has undertaken a number of diverse roles including teaching and lecturing at the School of Government, the University of Tasmania, on top of far too many ‘contracted’ research positions! Kris has experience as both a frontline worker in the sector, as well as contributing to a number of ATOD-specific research projects. Kris recently managed the Clinical Supervision project, involving the development and implementation of a framework for the provision of clinical supervision to Government and non-government alcohol and drug agencies in Tasmania.  The Clinical Supervision project ran until the end of May 2008.

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Jayne Pilkinton
Project Officer, Quality Improvement

Jayne has worked in a range of roles across trade unions, community organizations and in international development. Her work immediately prior to ATDC was with CARE International in Afghanistan where she was the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. This role combined program development with monitoring and evaluation.  Jayne has a MA in Education and is currently completing a MA in Assessment and Evaluation.  Jayne has worked with ATDC since August 2007 and works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Kim McAnally
Policy & Project Officer, CSSSP

Kim has worked on a range of projects and roles for Australian Government Departments in both Canberra and Hobart. Kim travelled Europe before working for a Borough Council in the city of London for two years.  This included working on the introduction and response to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Kim holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Cultural Heritage Management) and a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration.  Kim joined the ATDC team in February 2008, managing the Cross Sectorial Support and Strategic Partnerships (CSSSP) Project, which aims to assist organisations to better identify and treat comorbid substance abuse disorders and mental illness.

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Jayne Barry
Communications & Events Officer
Jayne has gained experience in a range of fields in the finance sector before establishing and developing a business in the building industry. More recently, Jayne has worked in event management and marketing with community-focused events, including roles on planning and steering committes. Jayne started at ATDC in December 2007, with a primary focus on organising the First Annual ATDC Conference: ATOD Practice, Integration & Development in April 2008.

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Vern Traill
Finance and Administration Officer

Vern commenced working with ATDC in August 2006 to assist in the financial and administrative responsibilities of the organisation. 

He brings more than 35 years experience with businesses such as Australia Post and Telstra where he worked in areas including human resources, finance and administration.

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