Accelerate Adelaide's economic growth and represent the city's business community Promote the City of Adelaide as a 'magnet city' Terms of appointment for up to three years About the Opportunity We are seeking expressions of interest to serve as a member of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) Advisory Committee.
The Advisory Committee is a conduit between the AEDA Board and broader city stakeholders to ensure the views of a wide range of industry sectors and businesses are provided to the AEDA Board.
As a member of the Advisory Committee, you will represent the views of city businesses within your sector.
We are seeking to fill three positions on the Advisory Committee: one term beginning on 22 May 2025, and the other two terms starting on 1 November 2025.
A copy of the AEDA Advisory Committee Terms of Reference is available here.Advisory Committee positions are not remunerated.About You You will have a passion for all things Adelaide, and will: Have your place of work primarily based in the city.
Have well-established professional relationships and networks within your industry.
Bring a strategic, solutions-focused mindset, collaborating inclusively and using evidence-based approaches to drive results.
Have qualifications related to your sector / services and demonstrated experience.
About Us The Adelaide Economic Development Agency has been established by the City of Adelaide (CoA) as a subsidiary to focus on growing a strong economy for Adelaide.Working closely with businesses, industry groups, state government agencies and other organisations, AEDA delivers a range of programs designed to stimulate the city's economic growth with a focus on investment attraction, growing our visitor economy, residential growth, marketing the city as a whole and promoting Rundle Mall as Adelaide's premier shopping destination.In accordance with the AEDA Charter, an Advisory Committee is established with the function of enquiring into and reporting to the Agency on any matter within the Agency's functions and powers, including to provide a formal mechanism for city businesses, main streets, precincts and other stakeholders to provide advice to the Board.
The Advisory Committee has a representative that sits on the AEDA Board.
This expression of interest calls for a Member of the Advisory Committee.
A copy of the AEDA Charter is available here.For Further Enquiries & How to Apply All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Greg Ratsch, General Manager of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, on 8203 7818.
Please submit a brief Resume and Cover Letter online by clicking apply, outlining the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to the Advisory Committee addressed to Anthony Spartalis, Chief Operating Officer of the 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, 13 April 2025.
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