Melissah Burnett

Melissah Burnett is a professional with extensive experience in neonatal nursing and healthcare project management. Currently serving as a Casual Academic at the University of Tasmania since July 2023, Burnett also holds the position of Principal Project Officer at Safer Care Victoria, where employment began in April 2021. Additionally, Burnett has been a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Mercy Health Australia since February 1995, with prior roles including Senior Clinical Application Specialist and Sales and Marketing Specialist at Dräger from May 2016 to April 2021. Previous positions include Nurse Unit Manager at Eastern Health and Lecturer and Course Coordinator at La Trobe University. Burnett has pursued numerous educational qualifications, including a Graduate Certificate in Nursing focused on Quality and Safety at the University of Tasmania and various leadership and clinical improvement programs through recognized institutions.