Inside Dott Group
Who We Are
We’re a team of seasoned HR leaders who’ve been in the thick of it—navigating the realities of in-house teams and guiding businesses as external partners.
We’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t), ditched the jargon, and built a better way to do HR.
With deep cross-industry experience, we deliver smart, practical solutions that drive real business results. We cut through complexity, align HR with commercial goals, and focus on what truly matters: helping people and businesses thrive together.
Dott Group's Managing Director: Mel Kinnaird
With over 20 years in HR, Mel Kinnaird is a trusted advisor to leaders navigating change, culture transformation, and workforce strategy. She combines deep commercial insight with a pragmatic approach, ensuring people strategies drive real business impact.
Mel has held senior HR leadership roles at AGL, IAG, Tabcorp, and Westpac, and has partnered with organisations across a diverse range of industries, including State and Federal Government, Media, Financial Services, and Energy. Her experience spans corporate, consulting, and transformation roles, giving her a broad perspective on what makes businesses—and their people—thrive.
Passionate about HR that is both strategic and actionable, Mel is known for cutting through complexity and delivering solutions that stick. Her philosophy? Great HR isn’t just about business growth—it’s about building workplaces where people and performance thrive together.