Staff

Jane joined us in 2025. With experience in audience engagement in the arts, media and government sectors, her broader background includes roles as a broadcaster, event producer and presenter, and cultural policy researcher. Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts (Adelaide) and Master of Arts in Communication Studies (UniSA). She recently completed her MPhil in Creative… 

Miriam joined David Roche Gallery in May 2025 as the Marketing Coordinator. With a background in marketing, she previously worked with a leading tile company, where she developed her keen eye for design and home decor. Miriam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Communication from the University of South Australia with a particular interest… 

Amanda joined David Roche Gallery as a Front of House volunteer in September 2020 and in October 2022 became the Visitor Services Officer. Much of Amanda’s professional life has been spent in the NGO sector managing a range of complex and innovative social programs. She has always had an enduring passion for interior design and… 

Belinda joined David Roche Gallery as an accountant in December 2019 on a part time basis and was appointed as Financial Control Officer in June 2020, remaining on a part time basis. Belinda is a chartered accountant and has worked for many years with a medium sized accounting firm in Adelaide in the business accounting… 

Robert joined David Roche Gallery as Senior Curator in 2015 and was appointed Gallery Director in June 2019. He is recognised as one of Australia’s leading decorative arts authorities with over twenty years’ experience in the art profession. Robert has curated significant exhibitions and published extensively for the Art Gallery of South Australia and DRG.… 

Jayne joined David Roche Gallery in January 2018, prior to this she worked at Hendercare as a Payroll Officer. Originally from the UK, Jayne has a background in Finance starting out at junior level and working her way up to Management Accountant, a position she held for many years before moving to Adelaide in 2015.… 

Peta joins us from CreateSA, where she most recently served as a Senior Advisor in the Policy team. Since completing a Master of Arts in Curatorial and Museum Studies at the University of Adelaide in 2009, Peta has held a range of roles with organisations including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Guildhouse and Object:… 

Jad Laraway joined David Roche Gallery in October 2019 as Property and Facilities Officer. Prior to that Jad worked at the Museum of Brisbane as Exhibition Build Coordinator. Jad’s varied career history includes working as a picture framer, bicycle mechanic, shop fitter and cabinet maker. With an Advanced Certificate in Art and Design, Jad enjoys…