Board Member

10 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide Economic Development Agency Full time $15,000 - $20,000 per year
  • Board opportunity to accelerate Adelaide's economic growth
  • Promote the City of Adelaide as a 'magnet city'
  • Board term until 30 June 2027

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.

The AEDA's purpose is to deliver on its four year Strategic Plan by positioning the City of Adelaide as a destination of choice for property and business investment and to live, study or visit.

To view AEDA's 2024/25 to 2028/29 Strategic Plan, click here

To find out more about our amazing city click here.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest to fill a casual vacancy 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:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital / AI
  • Commercial acumen
  • Advocacy / Communications
  • Legal / Regulatory
  • Tourism and hospitality

Applications are encouraged from owners of small and large businesses within the City of Adelaide. If this applies to you, please include details of your business ownership experience in your cover letter.

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
Greg Ratsch, General Manager of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency

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

Applications close at 11.59pm, 26 October 2025.

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

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, please call our People Services team on or

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