Executive Manager Business Investment

• A team that aims high | 4 direct and 3 indirect reports
• A unique team creating an extraordinary city
• Full time, 5- year fixed term opportunity

About the Opportunity

As part of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), the Executive Manager, Business & Investment is at the forefront of attracting investment, supporting entrepreneurs, assisting business and industry sectors to grow, supporting events and festivals and providing high quality data and insights on Adelaide’s economy.

The City of Adelaide plays a significant role in the State’s economy, contributing 18% to Gross State Product. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape and lead:

• Positioning the City as a location of choice for firms looking to expand or create a presence in South Australia.
• Building on relationships with AEDA’s partners to develop a diverse range of sectors including business events, the visitor economy, technology, bio-med and international education.
• Increasing the number of businesses and investment in the City.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in attracting investment, supporting businesses to grow and building greater economic strength in communities.
• Solid understanding of economic development strategies and policies of the Australian and South Australian Governments.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, respond to opportunities, provide sound commercial advice and proactively lead a team of professionals.
• A commitment to internal and external customers demonstrated by providing timely, reliable and expert advice on matters within the area of responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of associated Acts, Regulations and legislation including a sound working knowledge of current human resource, WHS and financial management practices, obligations and associated legislation and regulations.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out what how a role with City of Adelaide is able to impact the community, please watch this video here.

The role of Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), a City of Adelaide (CoA) subsidiary, is to accelerate economic growth in the City by attracting investment and supporting businesses, growing the visitor economy, supporting residential growth, growing an annual events calendar and marketing the city as a whole.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Greg Ratsch on +61 8 8203 7698.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Greg Ratsch, General Manager, Adelaide Economic Development Agency.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 26 March 2024.

Please be advised this is a full-time, 5-year contract opportunity with a total remuneration package in the range of $178,000 - $182,000 pa including 11% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check or National Police Check.

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, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 73***or ***********@cityofadelaide.com.au. Please note, applications received via this email will not be considered.