Melissa is the Deputy Secretary and NSW State 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. Melissa currently leads the national team with responsibility for members in the Department of Human Services (Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support). 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 TelstraSuper.

Melissa has degrees in Social Science and Law and is a qualified lawyer. 

Melissa is married with two children and lives in Sydney.