our leadership
Meet the peoplewho guide ourcommunity
Our LEADERSHIP
Community minded, values-led
The Temple Society Australia is guided by people who live and breathe our community, faith and values.
These are the people who help shape our direction, support our spiritual life, uphold strong governance and help nurture the welcoming, people-centred culture we are known for.
Mark Herrmann
President – Temple Society
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Annette Wagner-Hesse
Regional Head
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Winfried Beilharz
Board Chair
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Theo Richter
Faith & Spiritual Leader
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Nicole Seymour
Community Operations Executive
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Our Board of Directors
Our Directors have grown up within the Temple Society Australia, giving them a genuine understanding of our community and its values. They bring diverse professional skills – from engineering and finance to teaching and project management – strengthening our expertise across every area of the organisation.
Winfried Beilharz, Chair
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Paul Blaich, Vice Chair
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Irene Bouzo
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Jon Breisch
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Mieka Decker
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Marcus English
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Andrew Glenk
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Rolf Glenk
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Katja Hesse
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Emmy Hoffmann
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Dietmar Jurgensen
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Theo Richter
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Harald Ruff
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Annete Wagner-Hesse
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Peter Ware
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Elders are volunteers who bring a diversity of life experience to their religious and spiritual understanding.
They play an important role in nurturing the spiritual and cultural life of our community, offering guidance, reflection and a steady presence, while helping maintain traditions that connect us across generations.
Our Faith & Spiritual Elders
Our Staff & Volunteers
For many people, our staff and volunteers are the first faces they meet and the reason they feel comfortable. They bring time, skills and care to everything from community events and welfare support to property stewardship and faith services. Together, they help shape a community where people feel genuinely welcomed, valued and connected.
Curious to learn more about who we are?
Explore our story, our beliefs or come along and experience our community for yourself.