Melanie Bonnici - Facilities Coordinator, Administration & Facilities, MFSA
Melanie joined the MFSA in 2017 as a clerk within the Administration & Facilities function. A year later, she was promoted to an Administrative Assistant within the same function. This role gave her the opportunity to perform procurement and logistics related tasks and to actively contribute to tendering processes. After almost two years in this role, she was promoted to Facilities Coordinator, a role which she still occupies today. On a daily basis, she is responsible for coordinating all building related services while ensuring uninterrupted operations, with the ultimate goal to make the MFSA the ‘best place to work’.
How has the MFSA supported your career development?
Since I joined the MFSA, I have had the opportunity to work with talented, diligent and enthusiastic individuals who have certainly helped me to strengthen my technical acumen. The Authority offers a vast range of opportunities for all employees to continue enhancing their knowledge, skills and performance at the workplace. Through the support of the Financial Supervisors Academy, I have enrolled in various training courses related to operations, facilities, and project management, as well as others which focused on human resources concepts and soft skills. I am keen to embark on other opportunities which are constantly being offered at the MFSA to continue learning and developing my career, in preparation for greater responsibilities in the future.
What is an interesting fact about your job that people may not know about?
Anyone who works within this area can understand that one has to wear many hats to get their job done every day. The work involves planning, strategy, development, production and distribution. Working within this area has helped me to understand the business needs of all staff members, as well as having the opportunity to collaborate with other departments and understand how they operate. My job has enabled me to interact with many different people within the Authority and I feel that it is truly inspiring to see what people can accomplish together.
What is the best piece of advice that you’ve received that has helped you in your career?
Be informed - knowledge is power and it helps to overcome any fear of the unexpected. Through learning, you gain more awareness on the process, and you will eventually know what pitfalls to look for as you get ready to transition to the next level. The best advice I have received throughout my time at MFSA is that one can achieve anything if they really want to – the sky’s the limit!
