
Twelve months ago, SustainRecruit expanded into Melbourne with a clear purpose: to bring values-led, high-impact recruitment to a new market. At the helm was Melanie Munro, our State Director—bringing over 22 years of experience and a decade-long connection to the Melbourne business community.
Melanie led the Melbourne office launch from the ground up, with key support from Hena Ahitian—who relocated from our Sydney team to help establish and grow the team. In just 12 months, SustainRecruit Melbourne has:
- Consistently outperformed budget expectations
- Met with over 250 hiring managers
- Connected with more than 300 candidates
- Built a high-performing team aligned to our values
- Established trusted partnerships across financial services, tech, digital, and accounting & finance
With deep sector knowledge, Melanie and the team have played a key role in supporting superannuation and insurance businesses—particularly across risk and compliance, member services, and operations—disciplines where their insights and track record truly stand out.
Melanie’s reputation for excellence is backed not just by results, but by the voices of those she’s worked with. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for both clients and candidates, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every placement is not only successful—but meaningful.
With a 99% satisfaction rating, more than 5,000 LinkedIn connections, and a growing team delivering real impact, Melanie has firmly positioned SustainRecruit Melbourne as a trusted partner in a competitive market. Her passion for equitable workplaces, advocacy for women in leadership, and unwavering commitment to creating positive outcomes continue to shape the way we do recruitment.
Congratulations to Melanie, Hena and the SustainRecruit Melbourne team on an extraordinary first year. The foundation is set, the momentum is real—and year two is already shaping up to be even bigger.









