Courtney Harrison

Courtney Harrison has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Courtney started their career in 2000 as a Paralegal at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. In 2002, they moved on to work as a Claims Advisor at the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) until 2006. From 2006 to 2009, they served as a Regional Indigenous Family Violence Co-ordinator at the Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria. Courtney then joined Community First Development as a Senior Community Development Officer from 2012 to 2017. Courtney has most recently been employed at the City of Casey, where they started as a Team Leader Aboriginal Programs from 2017 to 2019. Courtney was then promoted to the role of Head of Aboriginal Engagement until 2022. Currently, they are working as the Head of Diversity, Equity & Wellbeing at the City of Casey. Throughout their career, Courtney has demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and program development.

Courtney Harrison has a Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services from Federation University Australia, which was obtained by the end of 2021. Prior to this, Courtney pursued a Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Criminology at Swinburne University of Technology. The start and end years for this degree are not specified. Before attending Swinburne University, Courtney completed an Advanced Diploma of Business Management at the University of Ballarat, though the specific dates of study are not provided. Additionally, Courtney has obtained certifications in conflict engagement and engagement essentials and methods from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia in August 2018.