Club Melta won the NSL's player of the year award in 1984.
International Melta was given his international debut by
Frank Arok but ultimately played just once for the
Australian national team, a friendly against
Czechoslovakia played at
Hindmarsh Stadium in his home city of
Adelaide in 1986. Melta was substituted off after 57 minutes during the 0–1 loss. ==Coaching career==