Melissa Connors

Director, Communication And Reporting at ABORIGINAL HOSTELS LIMITED

Melissa Connors has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Melissa began their career in 2009 as an English Language Teacher at iTTTi Japan. Melissa then worked as a Youth Worker at Alternate Care and as a Research Assistant at Mamu Aboriginal Corporation in 2011. In 2012, they joined the Department of Social Services as a Program Officer, where they gained experience in Indigenous housing issues. Melissa then moved on to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, working in various roles including Government Engagement Coordinator, Cabinet Liaison Officer, and Advisor in the Economic Division. Melissa also worked at the National Indigenous Australians Agency as an Executive Officer and Departmental Liaison Officer. Currently, Melissa holds leadership positions as the Director of Business Strategy and Acting GM of Business Development & Employment at Aboriginal Hostels Limited. Melissa'sroles involve stakeholder engagement, strategic projects, and aligning organizational capabilities. Overall, Melissa brings a diverse skill set and extensive experience in government, community organizations, and strategic planning to their roles.

Melissa Connors completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies from The University of Queensland in 2010. Melissa then pursued a Diploma of Government at the Canberra Institute of Technology. Additionally, Melissa studied at The Australian National University, focusing on Crawford School of Public Policy. The specific dates of their enrollment and completion for the latter two educational experiences were not provided.

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Canberra, Australia

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ABORIGINAL HOSTELS LIMITED

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) provides safe, culturally appropriate, and affordable short-stay, medical, renal, and education accommodation services to a wide range of Indigenous Australians who need to be away from their communities to access services, in particular education and economic opportunity. AHL's national network of 47 accommodation facilities stretches across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.


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