Keith has extensive knowledge of the establishment, oversight and operation of alcohol and drug information services. As Chief Executive Officer of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand 1984-1994, Keith was engaged in the early development of the Alcohol and Drug Association of New Zealand. In addition to this, Keith was Director of Queensland Health’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services from 1994-2001. During this time, he oversaw the professional development of the service. From 2004-2010 as Executive Director of Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA), Keith had overall responsibility for the delivery of the Alcohol and Drug Services for South Australia.