Melanie McDermott

Melanie McDermott is an experienced People and Culture professional currently serving as the People and Culture Manager at Lonsec since January 2024. Previously, Melanie held the position of Head of People Operations at Bank First from June 2022 to September 2023. Prior roles include People and Culture Manager at Dexus, where responsibilities entailed facilitating change initiatives, Human Resources Manager at MONEY3, and Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Wilson Security, providing multi-site support during lockdown. Early experiences include a Greenfield HR Manager role at Growthpoint Properties Australia, Human Resources Manager at Smarter Bathrooms, and Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Rentokil Initial Australia. Melanie’s career began at MWH Global, supporting HR functions across the Asia Pacific region. Melanie holds a Master's in Human Resources Management from the University of Melbourne, a Practicing Certificate from the Australian HR Institute, and a Bachelor's in Business from Victoria University.