Dr Jillian Orford commenced surgical training including undertaking Advanced Surgical Training in Paediatric Surgery in the early 1990s. After finalising her studies, she kickstarted her career in the public hospital sector as a consultant paediatric surgeon.
Dr Orford specialises in paediatric and neonatal surgery, and also works within burns and research.
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy with the University of Sydney and has qualifications in Business Management, Health Policy and Health Services Management.