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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 will be 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.
Advisory Committee positions are not remunerated.
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.
About You
You will have a passion for all things Adelaide, and will:
Have your place of work primarily based in the city. Well-established professional relationships within your industry. Be strategic and solutions focused with a collaborative, inclusive and evidence-based approach. Have qualifications related to your sector/services and demonstrated competence. Representatives will be sought from small business and the education, hospitality, retail, culture/arts, health/wellbeing and entrepreneur/space/cyber technology sectors.
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 brief Resume and Cover Letter online by clicking apply, expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to the Advisory Committee addressed to Michael Sedgman, CEO of 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, 24 November 2024.
We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.
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. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from a range of lived experiences.
Welcome to Adelaide
Adelaide is an exciting and lively place to visit, live, or work. Ranked as the fifth-most liveable city in the world for the second year running, the City offers an amazing quality of life, with affordable housing and good economic opportunities.
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