MEET MELISSA PETROVSKI Where are you from, Melissa? Why did you choose to work with Hanson Australia? I’m a proud Aboriginal woman from the Bundjalung nation, which comprises of fifteen tribal groups. My people Throughout studying and practicing architecture, my interests are based on the northern coastal area of NSW and south- shifted towards production. I love people and process - and eastern Queensland on what used to be considered Hanson is big on both. Hanson also encompasses greater some of the richest hunting and fishing grounds for business opportunities and learnings than those offered in Aboriginal people. My Aboriginal heritage comes from architecture. It was my initial attraction to Hanson’s innovative my grandmother, Beryl Khan. mindset and collaborative focus that made me apply. What led you to work in this industry? What is your role? I wanted to work in an industry with variety. The industry I am a Graduate on the Hanson Management Development that Hanson is in is fast-paced and ever-changing, so I Program (MDP). As an MDP Graduate, you are placed in definitely get variety in my daily role. I also love engaging various business areas that Hanson has to offer. I am currently and collaborating with different stakeholders, something in concrete production and am based at one of Hanson’s that is vital in my industry. largest producing concrete plants in Australia, Greenacre.