Sam Flockhart GAICD

Pioneer
DISC Type : isd

Co-Chair - Women in Mining Network (Vic) at AusIMM

Spotswood, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Sam is a Finance and Commercial Manager with over 18 years of dedicated experience in the mining industry. A qualified CPA with an MBA from AGSM, she excels in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership, currently serving as a Financial Controller for the Ballarat Gold Mine.

She is a passionate advocate for diversity and wellbeing within her industry, serving as Co-Chair for the Women in Mining Network (Vic). Sam actively participates in causes she cares about, including fundraising for mental health awareness through organizations like Headspace.

Unique fact: Sam has taken on multiple volunteer leadership roles, including recently stepping up from Treasurer to Co-Chair at the Women in Mining Network.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Women in Mining
A core passion demonstrated by her leadership as Co-Chair of the Women in Mining Network (Vic) and her volunteer work with WIMARA.
Financial Leadership
Her profile highlights extensive experience in strategic financial management, and she has recently been hiring for senior accounting roles on her team.
Mental Health Advocacy
She actively supports mental health initiatives by participating in fundraising events like the Push Up Challenge to raise money for Headspace.

Media Appearances

Women in Mining VIC Network – AusIMM (featuring Co‑Chair Sam Flockhart GAICD). Featured in AusIMM

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Work History

12-2025
Co-Chair - Women in Mining Network (Vic) at AusIMM
2-2025 - 12-2025
Treasurer - Women in Mining Network (WIMNet) Victoria at AusIMM
1-2025
Financial Controller at Victory Minerals - Ballarat Gold Mine
8-2024
Committee Lead - Resourcing (Volunteer) at WIMARA - Women In Mining And Resources Australia
2-2024 - 11-2024
Commercial Manager at Deepcore Drilling

Education

3-2023 - 7-2023
Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
2020 - 2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School

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Exp : 2 Location : Spotswood, Victoria, Australia Job Level : Junior Designation : Co-Chair - Women in Mining Network (Vic) at AusIMM
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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