Board Member - Adelaide Economic Development Agency

Job Description - Board Member - Adelaide Economic Development Agency (2400628)

Board Member - Adelaide Economic Development Agency - ( 2400628 )

• Board opportunity to accelerate Adelaide’s economic growth
• Promote the City of Adelaide as a ‘magnet city’
• Adelaide Economic Development Agency Board Member opportunity for up to three years

About Us

The Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) is a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide (CoA) under Section 42 of the Local Government Act 1999 .AEDA’s focus is to grow a strong economy for Adelaide, by attracting investment and supporting businesses, festivals and events, as well as visitor, student and residential growth.

AEDA’s purpose is to deliver against the City of Adelaide 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, in particular supporting the ‘Our Economy’ objective by positioning the City of Adelaide as a destination of choice for property and business investment and to live, study or visit.

To find out more about our amazing city click here.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest to serve as a Member of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency Board. The Board is a ‘skills-based’ Board, and as a Board Member you will, in collaboration with the Chairperson and the other Board Members:

• help to set the strategic direction for delivering a range of initiatives to improve economic outcomes and enhance the long-term sustainability of the City of Adelaide, and
• consider initiatives to drive the continuing economic recovery and re-invigoration of the city of Adelaide’s economy through city-wide marketing, investment attraction, visitor economy and business support.

About You

You will have a passion for all things Adelaide, a high degree of professional integrity and depth of experience, knowledge and skill to complement the diversity of skills and backgrounds of our board members. You will be able to demonstrate high level experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Economic development
• Contemporary placemaking skills
• Commercial acumen
• Retail
• Innovation and Technology (e-commerce)

Applications are encouraged from owners of small and large businesses within the City of Adelaide.

Applicants with Board or Director experience as well as membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors will be highly regarded.

AEDA Board Members receive $950 per board meeting attended.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Sahara Smith, Executive Advisor AEDA on (08) 8203 7499.

Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter online by clicking apply, expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this board position addressed to Michael Sedgman, Acting Chief Executive Officer, City of Adelaide. If you are a business owner within the City of Adelaide, please specify this in your application .

Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 7 July 2024.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or [email protected] .