Jenny's background is Nursing. She has enjoyed a very diverse career over the years, most of which was spent in the Northern Territory (Central Australia). A particular highlight of her career has been the opportunities had working with Aboriginal people as a Remote Area Nurse as well as an Educator for Aboriginal Health Workers.

Following this period, Jenny moved into Nursing Management roles and eventually moved on into the broader aspect of Health Service Management.

Jenny has always had a very strong focus on Community Health and Primary Health care.

Jenny has a Bachelor of Health - Nursing, Masters in Health Administration and Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Management.