Gaye has extensive experience in mining, resources, infrastructure, energy, financial services, treasury, property and higher education. Her executive experience includes various senior executive finance and commercial roles over 23 years with BHP and she was the CFO/COO for over 12 years at the University of Western Australia. Gaye has over 20 years of board experience, including as the Deputy Chair of Commissioners of the City of Perth, Deputy Chair of the Committee for Perth and as a Board member of Gold Corporation and the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA.