Melinda is a practising lawyer with significant experience working with both ASX-listed and unlisted entities, including BlueScope Steel Ltd (ASX: BSL) and Crown Resorts Ltd.

Melinda joined 29Metals in 2024, having previously held roles in legal practice, legal research and worked with Victoria's judiciary. Before pursuing a career in law, Melinda worked for Fairfax Media/The Age newspaper managing their defamation and media law issues.

At 29Metals, Melinda has executive accountability for Group governance and secretariat (including subsidiary administration), insurance (D&O) and share registry, holding the dual role of Group Executive, Governance & Secretariat and Company Secretary.

Melinda was appointed as Company Secretary with effect on and from 16 January 2025.

Melinda holds a Master of Laws (JD), a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance & Risk Management. Melinda is an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia.