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Lachlan Rutherford is a motivated and adaptable professional seeking work in the Northern Rivers. With strong interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and experience supporting learning and wellbeing, he builds positive relationships and contributes to inclusive teams. Lachlan co-hosts and edits the podcast Differently Brained, interviewing people with lived experience of mental illness and/or neurodivergence while ensuring professional audio standards using Reaper. He also facilitates structured social support for young people and has experience in customer service and educational support.…Lachlan Rutherford is a motivated and adaptable professional seeking work in the Northern Rivers. With strong interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and experience supporting learning and wellbeing, he builds positive relationships and contributes to inclusive teams. Lachlan co-hosts and edits the podcast Differently Brained, interviewing people with lived experience of mental illness and/or neurodivergence while ensuring professional audio standards using Reaper. He also facilitates structured social support for young people and has experience in customer service and educational support.

Lachlan Rutherford

Podcast Producer, Podcast Editor, Presenter, +2

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Lachlan Rutherford is a motivated and adaptable professional seeking work in the Northern Rivers. With strong interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and experience supporting learning and wellbeing, he builds positive relationships and contributes to inclusive teams. Lachlan co-hosts and edits the podcast Differently Brained, interviewing people with lived experience of mental illness and/or neurodivergence while ensuring professional audio standards using Reaper. He also facilitates structured social support for young people and has experience in customer service and educational support.…Lachlan Rutherford is a motivated and adaptable professional seeking work in the Northern Rivers. With strong interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and experience supporting learning and wellbeing, he builds positive relationships and contributes to inclusive teams. Lachlan co-hosts and edits the podcast Differently Brained, interviewing people with lived experience of mental illness and/or neurodivergence while ensuring professional audio standards using Reaper. He also facilitates structured social support for young people and has experience in customer service and educational support.

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Lachlan Rutherford is a motivated and adaptable professional seeking work in the Northern Rivers. With strong interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and experience supporting learning and wellbeing, he builds positive relationships and contributes to inclusive teams.

Lachlan co-hosts and edits the podcast Differently Brained, interviewing people with lived experience of mental illness and/or neurodivergence while ensuring professional audio standards using Reaper. He also facilitates structured social support for young people and has experience in customer service and educational support.

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Work Experience

Social Club Facilitator, Disability Support Worker at Alere Care and Support

January 1, 2024 - Present

Facilitated structured social support sessions for young people aged 9–17 to promote social skill development through guided group activities. Supported participants with diverse needs including neurodivergence and mental health challenges in a safe, inclusive environment. Encouraged communication, emotional regulation, teamwork, and problem-solving via interactive role-play. Managed group dynamics and de-escalated conflict; supported participants experiencing distress or dysregulation. Completed individual risk assessments, maintained detailed case notes and session reports, communicated updates to parents/guardians and coordinators, and adapted activities in real time to meet varying support needs.

Social Club Facilitator / Disability Support Worker at Alere Care and Support

January 1, 2023 - Present

Facilitates structured social support sessions for young people (ages 9–17), supporting social skills development through guided group activities. Works with participants with diverse needs including neurodivergence and mental health challenges, managing group dynamics, de-escalation, risk assessments, and providing session reports/case notes. Communicates updates with parents/guardians and coordinators and adapts activities in real time to meet varying support needs.

Podcast Co-Host and Editor at Differently Brained

January 1, 2022 - Present

Co-host and edit a podcast featuring guests who share lived experiences of mental illness and/or neurodivergence. Conduct interviews and ensure audio is at an acceptable professional standard using Reaper. Support social media promotion for the podcast. Responsible for producing clean, publishable audio and coordinating content flow for each episode.

Copy and Structural Editing (Freelance)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Provided copy and structural editing services to multiple companies including Frontline HR (Melbourne) and ASD Group Coaching. Ensured blog posts and marketing brochures met strict editorial standards and brand guidelines prior to publication.

Teacher’s Aide at Summerland Christian College

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Assisted teachers and students in a K–12 learning environment. Supported students' learning, helped with classroom management, and assisted with grading assignments. Worked alongside teaching staff to support daily classroom operations and student progress.

Customer Service at Officeworks, Lismore

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Provided customer service, resolving issues promptly and efficiently. Operated POS systems and supported retail operations. Promoted and explained current promotions, sales, and loyalty programs. Managed stock levels and inventory to support store readiness and customer needs.

Office Assistant at East Brookfield Town Hall (Massachusetts)

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Performs clerical tasks for town operations to maintain efficient workflow and timely completion. Supports the Board of Selectman’s secretary with administrative tasks, data entry, and filing.

Office Assistant at East Brookfield Town Hall at Massachusetts

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Managed clerical tasks for town operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion. Supported the Board of Selectman’s secretary with administrative tasks, data entry, and filing to keep records organised and current.

Blog Content Writer at Southern Cross University / Byron Writer’s Festival team

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Participates as part of an official team of bloggers at the Byron Bay Writer’s Festival and publishes multiple articles during the festival period.

Blog Content Writer at Southern Cross University, Byron Writer’s Festival

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Contributed as part of the official team of bloggers at the Byron Bay Writer’s Festival. Published multiple articles during the festival period and wrote online content for publication on the festival blog.