Melissa Raby is the Head of Social Impact at John Holland, where she leads the delivery of strategies that create lasting benefits for communities. Working closely with social benefit suppliers, community groups, government, and industry, she transforms strategic goals into actionable outcomes. With extensive expertise in social procurement and inclusion, Melissa focuses on practical solutions that promote workforce diversity and creates opportunities for priority cohorts. Her hands-on project delivery experience enables her to effectively address challenges and achieve measurable results.

Since joining John Holland in 2019, Melissa has delivered social procurement outcomes across projects in the health, justice, and commercial sectors. She has successfully driven change via compliance with procurement frameworks, education of suppliers, and implementation of data management practices. Her ability to collaborate and manage complexities has delivered community-focused outcomes in social impact within the construction industry.