Melissa is the National Secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union.
Melissa has worked with members across all areas of the federal public sector, telecommunications, broadcasting and private sector industries. In her time at the CPSU Melissa has occupied a range of roles, including leading the national political, industrial, research and legal team prior to joining the national Executive Committee in 2015.
Melissa is a Director of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation.
Melissa has degrees in Social Science and Law and is a qualified lawyer.
Melissa is married with two children and lives in Sydney.