Film
* The Getting of Wisdom (1977) - Miss. Ruth Mackenzie
* My Brilliant Career (1979) - Sybil Fenton
* The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) - Jill Bryant
* The Fringe Dwellers (1986) - Mrs. Eleanor "Nellie" Ogilvie
* A Thousand Acres (1997) - Rose Lewis
* The Honourable Wally Norman (2001) - Mary Norman
* The Rage in Placid Lake (2003) - Agnes
* The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) - Mrs. Pearce
* The Slap (2011) - Rosie
* Kenny (2014) - Sharon
* The Dressmaker (2015) - Mrs. Molly Dunne
* Lion (2016) - Sue Brierley
* The Little Mermaid (2023) - Ursula (voice)
Television
* The Sullivans (1976-1983) - Judy Sullivan
* A Country Practice (1981-1993) - Fiona "Fifi" Gordon
* All Saints (1998-2009) - Dr. Erica Davidson
* Sea Patrol (2007-2011) - Commander Catherine "Kate" McCullough
* The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013-2017) - Jean "Matron" Meredith
* The Bureau of Magical Things (2018-2020) - Nanny "Nan" Murphy
* The Luminaries (2020) - Anna Wetherell
* Total Control (2020) - Linda Darnell
* Wentworth (2021) - Ann Reynolds
This is just a selection of her work, and she has appeared in many other films and TV shows throughout her career. She is a highly respected and accomplished actress, known for her versatility and captivating performances.