Jill was a teacher and principal in the Catholic sector before being appointed as Head of Education Services for Catholic Education Tasmania in 2009. After six years in this position, Jill was appointed Executive Officer for the Archdiocesan Colleges Governing Councils, retiring in 2015.
Jill is currently a Director on the Board of Masonic Care Tasmania and is a past Director on the National Catholic Secondary Principals Association, State President of the Catholic Principals Association, past Director of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, Tasmanian Qualifications Authority and Tasmanian Schools Registration Board.
She holds two Masters Degrees in Education (UTAS) and Educational Leadership (ACU) She was awarded a Fellowship of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders in 2008, and the John Laing Award for Professional Development in 2012.
Jill has had significant experience as a consumer in the health environment, having had serious long-term health challenges. She and her husband Shane live on the East Coast of Tasmania enjoying a relaxed but busy lifestyle. They have three adult sons and six grandchildren.