• Play a key role directly supporting the General Manager, AEDA
• A workplace of positive people and ideas | $94,283 + 11.5% super
• Full Time, fixed term parental leave cover until August 2026.

About the Opportunity

As the Executive Assistant, AEDA, you’ll play a critical role in providing high-level executive and administrative support to the General Manager of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA). This role requires forward-thinking, ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, strong attention to detail, an ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and ensure seamless operations within the General Manager’s office. From diary and email management to preparing briefings, presentations, and travel itineraries, you’ll be trusted to ensure the General Manager is well-informed and fully prepared for engagements.

You’ll also take the lead in managing administrative systems and support activities across AEDA, collaborating closely with the Administration Coordinator to uphold Council requirements and legislative compliance. Your scope will include preparing governance reports, coordinating AEDA Board agendas, monitoring corporate correspondence and KPIs, and supporting the coordination of strategic documents like the Annual Business Plan and Budget.

In addition to providing a high standard of internal and external customer service, you’ll represent AEDA across committees and projects, maintain key registers in line with policy requirements, and liaise with the City of Adelaide Governance Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of AEDA and its strategic initiatives while operating at the heart of executive decision-making.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated success in administrative support roles
• A high degree of expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn in-house software programs.
• Experience in creating engaging presentations
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise competing work demands and to operate efficiently under pressure and manage competing priorities to produce timely, high quality responses, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level skills in dealing confidently and courteously with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and customers to deliver quality outcomes.

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!

AEDA works closely with businesses, industry groups, the state government and other relevant organisations to deliver a range of programs designed to stimulate the city’s economic growth. AEDA’s focus is investment attraction, growing our visitor economy, residential growth, marketing the city as a whole and promoting Rundle Mall as Adelaide’s premier shopping destination.

To find out what our people love about what they do please watch this video.

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 Sofia Sy, Talent Acquisition Advisor on [email protected] or 8203 7225.

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, 22 May 2025.

Please be advised this is a full-time, fixed term parental leave cover opportunity until August 2026 with a starting salary at Level 5 Classification commencing at $94,283 + 11.5% superannuation.

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

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 with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 [email protected]