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Rebecca Cort

Brisbane

Summary

Dynamic executive leader with extensive experience in research design, innovation of trauma transformative practices using implementation science, program evaluation, and managing teams of therapeutic specialists across multiple organizations, leveraging cutting-edge research on trauma, mental health, org well-being, and child protection, to drive evidence-based practices. Proven success in designing and implementing comprehensive workforce training programs, while providing consultation, training, and supervision to professionals nationwide in trauma-responsive methodologies. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes. Passionate about advancing organizational effectiveness through strategic leadership and collaborative partnerships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Leader Research and Development

Arches Foundation
04.2024 - Current

I have presented at the National Indigenous Justice Conference, 2019; SNAICC Conference, 2021, ANZSOC Conference 2021, National Indigenous Justice Forum 2022, Australia New Zealand Frontline Mental Health Conference 2024, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference 2024, the Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2024. I will be presenting at the ANZ Frontline Mental Health Conference, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, and the International Childhood Trauma Conference in 2025

Enhanced growth by implementing targeted research and thought leadership initiatives.

Cultivated a high-performance organizational culture through strategic alignment of goals, transparent communication channels, and consistent reinforcement of core values.

Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by regularly challenging existing business practices and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking.

Developed a strong executive team through focused recruitment, training, and mentorship initiatives.

Established successful partnerships with key industry players, strengthening the company''s market position and brand reputation.

Improved employee engagement levels with the introduction of comprehensive professional development programs and performance-based incentives.

Led systems management from application development leadership perspective.

Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.

Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.

Conducted research by mobilizing knowledge and innovations through implementation science.

Authored frameworks, abstracts, and submissions for local, regional, state, and federal purposes.

Designed and implemented research and evaluation projects

Submitted abstracts to national and international conferences and presented research at

Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Developed strong working relationships with executive and functional sponsors.

Executive Leader, Wellbeing and Enrichment

Arches Foundation
01.2023 - Current
  • Led and implemented a comprehensive therapeutic training strategy, enhancing team capabilities and improving client outcomes.
  • Designed and developed a comprehensive therapeutic framework guiding treatment plans and strategies.
  • Pioneered the development of an organisational wellbeing framework, including an innovative evidence-based Neurobiological Model of Wellbeing.
  • Managed a team of therapeutic specialists, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
  • Provided effective clinical supervision to up to 35 managers, ensuring adherence to best practices and maintaining high standards of care.
  • Conducted internal research in child and adolescent mental health, organisational wellbeing, innovative interventions in residential care settings, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and treatment approaches in our sector.
  • Proficient in mobilizing knowledge, ensuring that information is shared and utilized effectively within the team.
  • Skilled in translating complex mental health concepts into understandable terms for patients, families, and non-specialist staff.
  • Experienced in developing and delivering effective training programs, enhancing the skills and knowledge of staff.
  • Presented at the Australian New Zealand Frontline Mental Health Conference 2024: Neurobiological Model of Wellbeing.
  • Presented at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference 2024: Standing Strong in Story: implementing narrative therapy into care team approaches to amplify the voices of young people in care and a Panel on partnering on a culturally responsive model of mental health for OOHC.

Senior Adviser

Australian Childhood Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated the Youth Justice Portfolio, Northern Territory, post Royal Commission.
  • Developed workforce learning content, training professionals in CIV Youth Justice and trauma responsive practice in youth justice.
  • Delivered trauma informed supervision to professionals.
  • Consulted with government bodies.
  • Delivered papers to the National Indigenous Justice Conference 2019, SNAICC Conference 2021 and ANZSOC conference 2021.
  • Trained professionals in Graduate Certificate Developmental Trauma.
  • Developed content packages for trauma-informed practice and mental health in education, justice, health, medical and out of home care settings.
  • Consulted and supervised with professional at schools, justice, hospitals, and other clinical settings.
  • Developed evaluation frameworks and program logic models for SEWB interventions.
  • Developed and delivered culturally strong, trauma responsive trainings for cultural groups.
  • Worked in partnership with government bodies to impact whole of organisation cultural change.
  • Conducted site audits and produced reports.
  • Conducted trauma assessments.
  • Provided industry mentoring.

Education

Level 2 Narrative Therapy - Clinical Research

Dulwich Centre

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice, Human Behaviour

Griffith University

Bachelor of Law (Honours) - undefined

Queensland University of Technology
12.2027

Grad. Cert. Child And Adolescent Mental Health - Mental Health

Victoria University
06.2025

Diadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1 - undefined

Diadic Developmental Psychotherapy Network
01.2019

Graduate Certificate of Developmental Trauma - undefined

Australian Childhood Foundation
01.2019

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Training And Assessing

Axiom College
01.2019

Skills

  • Research Design
  • Program Evaluation
  • Knowledge Mobilisation
  • Research Project Leadership and Implementation
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Team Building
  • Consultation and Partnership Building
  • Evaluation
  • Assessment Services
  • Participation Facilitation
  • Training Design
  • Training Facilitation
  • Auditing
  • Learning Design
  • Team Leadership
  • Thought Leadership
  • Reporting
  • Mentoring

Certification

  • Change Management Certificate, Issued by AIM, Feb 2023 - Current
  • Narrative Therapy Level One, Issued by Dulwich Centre, Jun 2023 - Current
  • CPR First Aid Certificate
  • ANZSOC membership, Issued by ANZSOC, Australia New Zealand Society of Criminology

Accomplishments

  • Deans Commendation-Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • Chaired 7th National Child Protection Symposium
  • Mentor Award- Griffith University
  • 11 abstracts published and presented at national and international conferences. All focused on the child protection sector, from multiple lenses.

Affiliations

Australia New Zealand Association of Mental Health

Australia New Zealand Criminology Society

Timeline

Executive Leader Research and Development

Arches Foundation
04.2024 - Current

Executive Leader, Wellbeing and Enrichment

Arches Foundation
01.2023 - Current

Senior Adviser

Australian Childhood Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Law (Honours) - undefined

Queensland University of Technology

Diadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1 - undefined

Diadic Developmental Psychotherapy Network

Graduate Certificate of Developmental Trauma - undefined

Australian Childhood Foundation

Level 2 Narrative Therapy - Clinical Research

Dulwich Centre

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice, Human Behaviour

Griffith University

Grad. Cert. Child And Adolescent Mental Health - Mental Health

Victoria University

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Training And Assessing

Axiom College
Rebecca Cort