Melissa is a civil engineer with over 24 years’ experience in delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects and in project executive roles. In recent times Melissa managed a Victorian Transport consulting business and then 3 years ago moved to Queensland to take up a similar role.

Melissa’s career journey has included delivering and leading work across the maritime, road and rail sectors (including taking on sustainability leadership roles).

Melissa has taken on many industry leadership roles in committees dedicated to improving the consulting and engineering sector. She is passionate about increasing the participation of women in the sector and continues to remain actively involved in initiatives supporting this aim.

In addition to her professional work, Melissa has a keen interest in contributing to organisations that are improving the lives of individuals and is currently on the board of two not-for-profit organisations.

She thrives in a team environment and enjoys the challenge of growing people to deliver positive outcomes.