Gourley first made NSW state selection in the 2020 women's youth eight, which didn't race at the Interstate Regatta due to the pandemic.

In 2021, she was again selected in the NSW women's youth eight, placing 3rd in the race for the Bicentennial Cup at the Interstate Regatta within the Australian Rowing Championships.

[3] In UTS Haberfield colours Gourley won the U21 women's single scull title at the Australian Rowing Championships in 2021.

[5][6] Gourley's Australian representative debut came in 2022 when she was selected as Australia's U23 single sculler to compete at the 2022 U23 World Rowing Championships in Varese where she finished in 8th place.

[7] Gourley and Bateman were selected to race Australia's double scull at 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.