Our People

Our Staff

  • Melanie Burge: Creative Director & Chief Executive Officer
  • Tamara Jungwirth: Chief Operating Officer
  • JD Mittmann: Curator & Manager of Collections
  • Kinnear Miller: Marketing Manager
  • Sally Young: Events Manager
  • CJ Baxter: Community Visual Arts Producer
  • Ben Langdon: Music Producer
  • Trevor Ploeg: Technical Coordinator
  • Bronwyn Millen: Finance Coordinator
  • Jessie Carus: Administration Coordinator, Building Maintenance
  • Kelly Sullivan: Administration Coordinator

Where community and culture meet

See What's on at Burrinja

Burrinja is the beating heart of the creative community in the Dandenong Ranges. Check out all of our latest events and exhibitions.

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Our Board Members

  • Elizabeth M Dax AM (Chairperson)
  • Tanja Kovac (Deputy Chairperson)
  • Simon Mahony (Treasurer)
  • Paul O’Halloran
  • Cr Tim Heenan (Yarra Ranges Council Representative)
  • Rachel Simmons

Expressions of Interest - Now Taking Applications
Burrinja is seeking Non-Executive Directors to join our volunteer Board and lead us into the future, fulfilling our mission of Building Community Through Arts in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

Venue Hire

Hire the perfect space for your next creative or business event

With a diverse range of creative and flexible spaces, Burrinja is the ideal venue for performances, rehearsals, corporate events, business functions, and social or special occasions.

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News

All the latest news, press releases and information from Burrinja Community Cultural Centre.

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Join our Board

Burrinja is seeking Non-Executive Directors to join our volunteer Board and lead us into the future, fulfilling our mission of Building Community Through Arts in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.