PEOPLE

UKARIA is a not for profit company listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations.

It was founded by Ulrike Klein AO in 2009 and Chaired by David Minns from 2011–February 2020. David played a vital role in the strategic growth of UKARIA and the construction of the Cultural Centre which opened in 2015. Today the Board is Chaired by Rob Brookman AM.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rob Brookman AM Rob Brookman AM Chair Chair

Ulrike Klein AO Ulrike Klein AO Founder Founder

ROD CORNISH ROD CORNISH

Amanda Harkness Amanda Harkness

Paul Kildea Paul Kildea

Sam Saunders Sam Saunders

Mathew Trinca AM

Mary Vallentine AO Mary Vallentine AO

UKARIA FOUNDATION DIRECTORS

David McKee AO, Chair

Susanna Anderson

Amanda Harkness

Diana McLaurin

Kirsty Roderick

STAFF

UKARIA consists of a small, dedicated team of core staff (FTE 6.2 ) who work across the Mt Barker Cultural Centre and our Pirie St office.

Alison Beare Alison Beare CEO CEO

Paola Niscioli Paola Niscioli General Manager, Operations General Manager, Operations

Emma van Lierop Emma van Lierop Business Manager and Artist Liaison Business Manager and Artist Liaison

John Carter John Carter Facilities Manager Facilities Manager

Liam Taylor Liam Taylor Venue and Production Manager Venue and Production Manager

Celine Rittner Celine Rittner Food and Beverage Manager F&B Manager

Tahlia Lamey Tahlia Lamey Senior Communications Coordinator Senior Communications Coordinator

Ben Nicholls Ben Nicholls Senior Communications and Programming Coordinator Senior Communications & Programming Coordinator

Emma Quinn Emma Quinn Ticketing and CRM Manager Ticketing and CRM Manager

Vernon Schulz Vernon Schulz Bookkeeper Bookkeeper

CASUAL STAFF

Adam Hancock | Head Gardener
Andrew Plummer | Gardener

UKARIA is supported by professional casual staff across Venue Management, Gardening, Food & Beverage and Front of House. The day to day operations function thanks to this team of talented staff.

If you're interested in casual work at UKARIA, please send an email to [email protected]