Ms Gaines has experience, having previously worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Premier of Western Australia. Prior to this position, Ms Gaines served as Branch Assistant Secretary for the Community and Public Sector Union/Civil Service Association for over 10 years. Ms Gaines is currently the Executive Director of Gaines Advisory, Chair of the Government Employees Superannuation Board and a director of DevelopmentWA. She is a Member of the Technical & Sustainability Committee, Member of the Governance Committee.