Qualifications

Grant has a doctorate in Political Science and several post-graduate qualifications in management, public policy, technology, police studies and emergency management. Grant has published over 40 articles and presented 24 papers at the national and international level, as well as chaired and coordinated many national conferences.

Professional

Professor Pitman has over 20 years’ experience as an adjunct professor, associate professor, and senior lecturer at the QUT and Griffith Universities and is currently a Professor at Leaders Institute. He has been an advisor to 8 private and public universities’ research and academic centres and held 2 TAFE ministerial appointments.

Grant has served in the Queensland Police Service for 40 years with 20 years as a senior commissioned officer in executive positions. During his career, he has chaired or been a state representative on over 55 national and state committees associated with policy development for government and policing outcomes including several major reviews of the organization.

Grant has been responsible for 24 state and/or national corporate services programs for the government and policing including their policy development. He has presented at 6 parliamentary and public inquiry committees reviewing road safety, emergency management, police corruption and management. As a result of his police service, he has received 18 national and state awards including the Australian Police Medal.

Others

Grant’s private sector work includes directorships, minister of religion and committee member for 10 national, state and local committees or companies associated with politics, religion, scouting, drug and mental health programs, unemployment and homelessness, truancy & chroming, anti-graffiti, youth suicide, domestic violence, technology advancement, education consultancy and research.

Grant brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Research and Policy House in the public and educational sector policy development and community advocacy roles.