Melissa Dower

Melissa Dower is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community services and organizational leadership. Currently serving as a Non Executive Director at Australian Training Company since July 2024, Melissa has played a pivotal role in a group training organization recognized for its contributions to vocational education. In addition to this role, Melissa has been the Community Services Manager at Ipswich City Council since September 2020 and the President of the Management Committee for Trauma Assist/WBSAS Inc. for 2023/2024. Previous positions include Manager Industry Excellence at Community Services Industry Alliance Ltd and Manager Community Development & Engagement at Fraser Coast Regional Council. Melissa holds a Master of Business Administration and various qualifications from the University of Southern Queensland, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Federation University Australia, and IAP2 Australasia, highlighting a robust educational background in business, human resource management, and project management.