Melissa Baker

Melissa Baker is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in local government finance. Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at the City of Casey since November 2023, Baker also holds a role as an Executive at FinPro - Victorian Local Government Finance Professionals. Previous positions include Manager Financial Strategy at South Gippsland Shire Council and Finance Manager at Moreland City Council, where responsibilities encompassed budget preparation, financial reporting, and financial planning. Baker's career includes key roles such as Manager Financial Planning & Analysis at Museums Victoria and Senior Management Accountant at Mornington Peninsula Shire. Baker's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Monash University and an Advanced Diploma in Business (Legal) from RMIT University.