Melissa John

Background

About Melissa John

I am a project, facilities and operations management professional with experienceworking in both government and private sectors. Throughout my career, I have tackledchallenges head-on and have successfully adapted my skills to new environments multipletimes. My expertise lies in project management, contract management, procurement, budgetmanagement, governance, policy adherence and stakeholder engagement.Recently, I had the opportunity to lead and deliver multiple critical projects for Victoria, playinga pivotal role in facilitating the Federal Election in 2022 as the Assistant Director in the ProjectSupport Unit at the Australian Electoral Commission. I utilised my innovative thinking,attention to detail and adaptability to ensure seamless execution of a major logistical event.What sets me apart is my collaborative style of management. I empower my team members totake ownership of their work, providing them with the autonomy to achieve results anddevelop professionally. I value the opinions of others, and I believe that this builds trust andincreases engagement. As a thought leader, I deliver strategic direction, build strong relationships and utilise mycritical thinking skills to achieve positive outcomes. I'm always ready to tackle new challengeswith a results-oriented mindset and a fresh approach to operations.One of my greatest strengths is my ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation.By focusing on relationship building, I can generate opportunities for collaboration thatproduce positive outcomes. I seek to understand and analyse the needs of others with a focuson achieving mutual objectives, and I navigate these situations with diplomacy.I find the most satisfaction when I am problem-solving to meet organisational goals anddeadlines. As a dedicated professional, I enjoy an environment where I can be challenged,achieve a sense of accomplishment and learn new skills.I am excited to join a dynamic team where I can bring my passion, expertise and unique skillset to make a significant impact. With a productive mindset, a positive attitude and personalintegrity, I am ready to collaborate with others to improve outcomes and achieve successtogether!