Melbourne | Embracing social procurement - Benefits, pitfalls and meaning

The Panel:

Melissa Raby 

As national Social Procurement and Inclusion Manager for the Building business unit in John Holland, Mel is passionate in her advocacy within the disability community. She manages and implements the Victorian Social Procurement Framework in accordance with the projects' contractual targets and the broader John Holland strategy.

A key element to Mel’s success is her ability to inspire and motivate construction project teams. Through bringing the team on the journey and connecting people with personal stories, Mel is able to inspire action beyond her presence being required. She connects with clients and community to promote and support the use of local content, workforce development and social procurement objectives. She has strong relationships with industry bodies where desired outcomes of policy and practical application can be discussed and challenges are addressed.

Mel brings a unique perspective to see a situation through the eyes of a worker. For…