Over the past 23 years, Roland has worked in Brisbane and Melbourne, both in management and client work for government, not-for-profit and consultancy roles. He has worked in a long list of areas including youth work, childcare, LGBTI+ mental health and advocacy, schools, welfare, family violence, child development, disability, case management, intensive support, assessment, crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention, community development, project management, quality and practice, organisational development, program development, statutory and regulation, and adult education and training.