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    Meli

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    Education, Training & Professional Development
    Meli is a Victorian not-for-profit committed to strengthening communities through supporting people. We offer a unique combination of services to support members of our community throughout their lifetime, from early childhood through to adolescence and adulthood.Meli’s heritage and unique combination of services allow for an insightful approach to wellbeing. Using our breadth and depth of expertise to innovate and contribute to our community through preventative, strengthening programs.Everyone faces challenges occasionally, and Meli is here to lend compassionate help, and to take a preventative and early response approach – no matter how big or small a problem.

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    Carer Marketing, Recruitment and Training Officer

    at Meli
    Geelong, South West Coast VIC
    Drive foster carer recruitment through community engagement, events and partnerships, supporting better outcomes for children and families.
    Drive foster carer recruitment through community engagement, events and partnerships, supporting better outcomes for children and families.
    classification: Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
    3h ago
    3h ago

    Feedback and Complaints Officer

    at Meli
    Geelong, South West Coast VIC
    Make a real difference by strengthening client voice and service quality in a values-driven community organisation.
    Make a real difference by strengthening client voice and service quality in a values-driven community organisation.
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    4d ago
    4d ago

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    What’s it like working at Meli?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Meli consistently praise the supportive team environment and their dedicated colleagues who work together effectively. The organisation offers excellent training opportunities and staff find fulfilment in their meaningful community work through various programs that positively impact people's lives.

    However, there are areas for improvement in the organisation. Staff have noted that communication from management could be more consistent and clear, particularly regarding leadership roles and decision-making processes. Workload management can be challenging with limited structural support, and there are opportunities to enhance change management processes through better staff consultation and implementation strategies.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    HIPPY mentor
    Jan 2026
    Colac VIC 32501 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work and grow.
    The good thingsAmazing team environment
    The challengesI didn’t find anything challenging
    2.0
    Management
    Nov 2025
    Geelong VIC 32201 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Rewarding mission, but challenging culture and leadership dynamics
    The good thingsWorking at Meli was a meaningful experience in many ways. The organisation has a strong community focus, delivering important services that make a real difference in people’s lives. Many of the frontline staff and managers are passionate, dedicated, and genuinely care about supporting families, children, and the wider community.
    The challengesHowever, my experience was also marked by significant challenges. While Meli’s mission is admirable, the internal culture at times struggled to reflect those same values. Communication across leadership levels could be inconsistent, and there were occasions where decision-making felt reactive rather than strategic. I found it difficult to influence meaningful organisational change due to limited consultation and a lack of psychological safety in some teams, including my own. Workload expectations were often high, with limited structural support, which made it difficult to maintain balance and long-term sustainability. There were also instances where staff felt undervalued or unheard, particularly when raising legitimate workplace concerns. With stronger leadership alignment, particularly as the CEO settles into the role, clearer accountability, and more open internal communication, Meli has the potential to become a truly values-driven and supportive workplace.
    1.0
    Community Services Officer
    Sep 2025
    Geelong VIC 3220Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Disappointing and lackluster from the top down.
    The good thingsFront line staff are mostly there for the right reasons and are keeping a sinking ship afloat
    The challengesWorkplace culture is extremely toxic, perpetrated by unfit middle management and P&C complicit in fostering toxicity. They preach holistic culture but behind the office door it is a very different story.
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