Sara Prendergast

Sara Prendergast, a CPA and GAICD with a MAusIMM, has a diverse and extensive work experience. Sara currently serves as the Head of Finance and Procurement at St Barbara Limited since October 2020.

Prior to their current role, Sara held various positions at AusIMM, starting in 2016. Sara was the Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Audit and Risk Committee. Sara also served as a Director and was a Board Representative for the Investment Committee until December 2020.

Before joining AusIMM, Sara worked at Orica as a Senior Manager, overseeing strategic projects and performance reporting in the APA division. Sara started in June 2018 and left in October 2020.

From 2015 to 2017, Sara was a Finance Manager and a Finance Transformation Manager on secondment at Downer. Sara also served as the Financial Controller during their tenure at the company.

Sara has also worked at GlencoreXstrata Plc as a Finance and Commercial Manager from 2013 to 2015, and at BHP Billiton as a Finance Superintendent and a 1SAP Integration Lead in the Finance department in 2012 and 2013.

Sara started their career at Xstrata Zinc QLD Australia in 2010 as a Finance Superintendent, and prior to that, they worked at Minara Resources as a Senior Cost/Systems Analyst and a Business Improvement Specialist.

Sara's early experiences include working at Gold Fields Ltd. as a Senior Accountant and a Mine Accountant.

Overall, Sara Prendergast has a strong background in finance and has held various managerial and leadership positions throughout their career.

Sara Prendergast's education history is as follows:

- In 2018, they completed the Graduate of AICD program at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

- From 2006 to 2009, they participated in the CPA Australia Program and obtained their CPA certification.

- Between 2003 and 2005, they pursued a Masters of Business degree in Accounting at Victoria University.

- From 2000 to 2003, they completed a Bachelor of Business with a double degree in Applied Economics and Marketing at Victoria University.

- From 1994 to 1999, they attended Catholic College Sale, although the degree or field of study is not specified.

In addition to their education, Sara Prendergast has obtained several certifications. Sara received Agile for Project Management certification from RMIT University in January 2023. In March 2019, they obtained a Board Development certification from The Colin James Method®. It is also mentioned that Sara has obtained a CPA certification from CPA Australia, although the specific date is not provided. Lastly, they hold a Prosci Change Management Certification from Being Human, but the date of attainment is unknown.