Melanie Saliba
About Melanie Saliba
Melanie Saliba is the Communications Manager at ExxonMobil, overseeing communications across Australia, New Zealand, and the lower Pacific Islands. She has extensive experience in public affairs and community engagement, with a background in corporate communications at City West Water.
Title and Current Position
Melanie Saliba is currently working as a Communications Manager at ExxonMobil. She has held this position since 2019, based in Melbourne, Australia. In her role, she manages communications for ExxonMobil's interests across Australia, New Zealand, and the lower Pacific Islands. She provides guidance to marketing teams to ensure advertising and promotional activities align with company values and consider social and community sensitivities.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before her current role, Melanie Saliba held several significant positions at ExxonMobil. From 2018 to 2019, she worked as the Manager of Community Engagement and Downstream Issues for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. From 2016 to 2018, she was a Senior Public Affairs Adviser in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, she served as a Public Affairs Adviser - Downstream (Australia) from 2011 to 2016.
Career at City West Water
Melanie Saliba's professional journey includes a substantial tenure at City West Water. From 2005 to 2011, she was the Corporate Communications Manager. She also worked as a Communications Projects Coordinator from 2004 to 2005, and as a Communications and Public Relations Coordinator from 2002 to 2004. Her career at City West Water began in 1997, where she initially served as a Customer Relations Officer until 2002.
Education and Academic Background
Melanie Saliba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Victoria University, which she completed between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, she studied at the University of Melbourne, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 1995 to 1996. Her educational background has been instrumental in shaping her career in communications and public relations.
Skills and Expertise
Melanie Saliba is known for her ability to juggle multiple tasks and transition from strategy to action efficiently. She acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership at ExxonMobil, helping them deliver clear and effective communications in their authentic voice. Her expertise includes providing guidance to marketing teams, ensuring that advertising and promotional activities align with company values and consider social and community sensitivities.