Melanie joined Melino Legal while completing her practical legal training and, after being admitted to practice in 2025, made the natural transition into her role as a Lawyer. She works closely with the firm’s senior lawyers across a range of matters, with a particular interest in work injury, complex medical issues and lump sum claims. Analytical, reliable and a strong critical thinker, Melanie has a knack for getting into the detail of a problem and working through it carefully.

She also brings plenty of enthusiasm to the team and is always willing to lend a hand. Approachable, sharp and quick with a laugh, Melanie is equally dependable when a second set of eyes is needed — or when the office Fruit Chew supply is running dangerously low.

Originally from Mildura, Melanie enjoys heading home whenever she gets the chance, preferably with an almond cappuccino somewhere along the way. She celebrated finishing her law degree by running a marathon, which is either an impressive display of discipline or a fairly extreme interpretation of celebrating.