Jill Pretty Appointed New ACS (NSW and ACT) CEO

Jun 10 2008 Updated July 4, 2023

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The very popular Jill Pretty has been appointed CEO of the Aged & Community Services
of NSW and ACT (ACS). A registered nurse with a degree in Management and Masters
in Nursing, Ms. Pretty has been with ACS for 12 years and was most recently Manager of
Policy and Consultancy.
Her appointment follows the resignation of Stephen Lowndes last month.

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