Board Member

2 days ago

Adelaide, Australia City of Adelaide Full time

**Board Member - Adelaide Economic Development Agency** **-** **(**2401054**)**
- Board opportunity to accelerate Adelaide’s economic growth
- Promote the City of Adelaide as a ‘magnet city’
- AEDA 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, 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
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Contemporary placemaking skills
- Commercial acumen

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.

**Applications close at 11.59pm, Sunday 27 October 2024.**
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- We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply._

**Position Description**: Click here

**Primary Location**: Adelaide - CBD

**Job**: Economic Development

**Program**: Adelaide Economic Development Agency

**Employment Status**: Contractual

**Hours of Work**: Casual

**Job Posting**: 10/10/2024, 7:00:46 PM

**Unposting Date**: 27/10/2024, 8:29:00 AM

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