Melanie Windust

Melanie Windust is an experienced health and safety operations manager with a strong background in occupational hygiene and safety leadership across various industries. Currently serving as the National Health and Safety Operations Manager at Cleanaway Waste Management, Melanie leads the implementation of health and safety strategies for over 3000 employees and a national team of 40+. Previously, Melanie held key positions at CitiPower and Powercor, CSR Limited, and ADE Consulting Group, managing large teams and integrating safety practices across multiple operations. With an academic foundation in Chemistry and advanced degrees in Occupational Hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety, Melanie has a proven track record of driving cultural transformations and enhancing safety performance in complex environments.