Director
Mel has an extensive background in safety (twenty plus years) with an early career in human resources. She has worked across many industries during her career as she made her way into safety leadership roles, this has included local government, emergency services, FMCG, oil & gas, facilities management, construction and utilities.
She is a passionate safety professional who works with Senior Leaders to change the safety culture of organisations. She believes people as the most important asset of any organisation and providing a good safety culture and practices is critical not only for prevention/reduction of injury but as a tool for employee engagement and creating a positive workplace.
Mel is actively involved in the Australian Institute of Health and safety to maintain abreast of current practice and to assist the safety profession to increase capability. Her studies have included, Industrial Relations, Sociology, Neuroscience, Safety, Business Wellbeing and currently Safety Leadership. She is a qualified auditor, coach and strengths profiler. In 2023 she was recognised as WHS Leader of the Year (under 1000 employees) at the Australian Work Health and Safety Awards.