Sally built a successful career in the private sector, holding senior roles managing Finance, IT, HR and Administration at Ansett Airlines, Nike Australia and Campbell Soups Australia. Her experience in the public sector included the Victorian Major Events Company as Deputy CEO, with responsibilities for Finance and as Company Secretary. Sally moved to NSW and was a member of the executive team responsible for the successful Sydney 2009 World Masters Games. She has obtained her CPA designation, as well as a Bachelor of Business from the Swinburne Institute of Technology.