Rachel McElwee
Director
Rachel leads the growth and development of the Hahndorf Academy as a vibrant centre for arts and heritage in the Adelaide Hills. Under her leadership, the Hahndorf Academy has become the second most visited gallery in South Australia. Rachel is passionate about community engagement, fostering connection through dynamic programs, workshops, and volunteer initiatives.
She champions contemporary artists through a diverse and inclusive exhibition program and plays an active role in both the arts and broader community. Her responsibilities include strategic planning, tourism development, and building strong partnerships and collaborations that enhance Hahndorf Academy’s impact across the region.
Sienna Blok Retail Manager
Sienna is responsible for managing the Hahndorf Academy Shop which showcases work by South Australian artists and makers. She maintains and develops relationships with suppliers and supports them in business and design. Sienna is a practicing artist with a Bachelor of Contemporary Art and Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours). Her practice is now focused on exploring themes of Australian iconography through the medium of linocut printmaking.
Joseph Steed
Programs Officer
Joseph is responsible for Hahndorf Academy’s various programs including ceramic and art workshops, museums tours, events and more. Joseph also handles marketing for these programs and events. Joseph is also a practicing visual artist, photographer and retoucher with a Bachelor of Contemporary Art and Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours).
Board
Mike Greenwood
Managing Partner, G+T Human Resource Development; engineer, negotiation trainer, consultant in corporate training.
Kristy Carter
Psychologist
Wen Dixon-Whiley
Artist
Patrick Bugeja
Public Programs Coordinator, State Library of South Australia
Volunteers
We also have a valuable team of volunteers who contribute greatly to the running of the Hahndorf Academy through supporting our retail operation, helping with exhibition installs, gardening, general maintenance, administration and assistance in our collection.
What’s in it for you:
· Be part of a welcoming, supportive community.
· Receive a 20% discount on all items in our stunning shop.
· Experience the vibrant SA Arts sector first-hand at South Australia’s most visited regional Art Gallery and museum.
· Indulge in complimentary nibbles and sparkling wine at our quarterly employee/volunteer gatherings.
· Intermingle with emerging and established-career artists and makers.
· Meet new people and give back to the community.
Volunteer Coordinator
Join our vibrant team!
Hahndorf Academy is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to steward and sustain our vibrant Volunteer Program. As a not-for-profit organisation our friendly and supportive volunteers are integral to the success of our organisation and to our connection with the artistic and Hahndorf communities. This position will coordinate and recruit volunteers, empowering volunteers to work within their skillsets in our art galleries, retail shop, museum and on the grounds of the building and garden.
The Volunteer Coordinator role is a volunteer position, suitable for someone seeking to gain or build upon their experience within the arts and tourism sector; or an experienced professional who is looking to give back to the community.
If you think you would thrive in this position, please email your covering letter, resume and your application addressing the job specification through to our team. events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
If you have any queries please email us with your query to events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Join our friendly team as a volunteer retail assistant and experience the hustle and bustle of this tourist destination in our amazing shop, where we showcase handmade, and SA made art and gifts.
Experience is required in a customer-facing role and experience with computers is preferred. Our ideal candidate is friendly with a positive attitude, good people and communication skills, smart appearance, and an eagerness to learn. Training is provided working alongside our Retail Manager.
If you think you would thrive in this position, please email your covering letter, resume and your application addressing the job specification through to our team. events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
If you have any queries please email us with your query to events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
Volunteer Museum Tour Guides
Are you interested in history and storytelling?
We are looking for volunteer museum tour guides to engage visitors with local history and culture. Including stories about the Peramangk people and Bukatila, the German Settlers, and early Hahndorf life.
We are looking for people who are interested in history and who want to give back to the community by volunteering in our heritage museum. Our ideal candidates are friendly with good people and communication skills and smart appearance, and who enjoy meeting people and want to feel part of a team.
If you think you would thrive in this position, please email your covering letter, resume and your application addressing the job specification through to our team. events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
If you have any queries please email us with your query to events@hahndorfacademy.org.au