Speakers

Jill became the first woman Victorian Government Architect in 2015. She is a highly respected architect with 40 years’ experience extending across practice and government. As an advocate for architecture and design in state government, she leads a small team of experts, promoting the value of contextual, integrated design thinking and a collaborative approach across design disciplines.

Some examples of Jill's impactful advice and advocacy work with the Office of the Victorian Government Architect includes:

• Jury member, competition for Victoria’s new NGV Contemporary.
• Chair, Design Excellence Committee for revisioning the Arts Centre Melbourne.
• Chair, Design Quality Team, 12-year realisation of the Melbourne Park Masterplan.
• Expert input, review processes for diverse transport projects including Melbourne Metro and the Level Crossing Removal Program.
• Chair, expert review panel processes for diverse private sector projects.

Jill is an alumnus of the innovative practice-based Masters by Design, RMIT. She has taught at both RMIT and Melbourne Universities; is a past board member and examiner for the Architects Registration Board Victoria. She chaired the Australian Committee for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. She is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and in 2022 was awarded the President’s Prize. in 2021 Jill was appointed Member, Order of Australia, recognising her distinguished service to architecture, education, and professional associations.