Sarah Nickas

Background

About Sarah Nickas

Sarah is a highly skilled leader with over 25 years’ experience in Australia and overseas, with a proven track record in delivering a range of complex projects in the public and private sector. Sarah has significant experience in State Government, Local Government, Education and Commercial sectors.Sarah has collaborated on leading and emerging projects and has been responsible for the delivery of major infrastructure projects.Sarah has extensive experience in design, strategic and statutory planning, placemaking, urban design, program and project management in private practice, State and Local Government and the University sector for projects valued up to $500 million.In addition to these core skills, Sarah has extensive experience in- Leading multi-disciplinary project teams- Facilitating end user and stakeholder engagement- Establishing key project objectives and requirements- Local and international experience in high profile projects- Strong focus on project structuring for success- Risk Management, risk in design, tender management, evaluations, and recommendations. Sarah relates well with others, is confident in public situations, able to convey thoughts and ideas clearly and persuasively, either written or verbal and able to listen and reflect back on key issues.Sarah has the ability to lead, manage, coach and develop staff and successful teams in a positive manner that also builds cross functional relationships.Sarah applies creative and innovative thinking combined with evidence based analysis to develop a strong focus on achieving project outcomes and organisational goals.Sarah is self motivated with an understanding of core competencies for leadership and a commitment to personal values of respect, honesty, integrity, accountability and transparency.