Garrick Allen is currently the Acting Deputy Director General, Housing Policy and Development Division. This role is responsible for the policy development, planning, delivery and maintenance of social and affordable housing across Western Australia, along with Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) and remote Aboriginal Housing across more than 100 communities. Prior to this, Garrick has led the Strategic Housing and Asset Policy, Planning and Business Development Directorate for approximately four years managing a capital pipeline of works through partnerships with state government stakeholders, industry and the Community Housing Sector, to support the Western Australian community with housing needs.