Advisor, Economic Research

• A role where you drive the outcomes
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Starting at $131,166 + 12% super

About the Opportunity

Drive the insights that shape the future of the City of Adelaide.

As AEDA’s Advisor, Economic Research, you’ll lead a small team to analyse economic trends, uncover opportunities, and deliver sharp, influential insights for the AEDA Board, Lord Mayor, senior leaders, government, city businesses, investors and key industry partners.

In collaboration with leadership you’ll set and steer AEDA’s research agenda, manage high-impact data projects, produce trusted reports, and be the go-to expert on the city economy.

You will provide insights to the business community and government leaders on the strengths and challenges of the City of Adelaide’s economy.

This role is perfect for someone who can turn complex data into clear stories, present confidently to senior audiences, and influence strategic decisions across the city.

If you’re a proactive economic thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for understanding consumer behaviour, AEDA is looking for an experienced economic researcher who can understand the performance of the city’s economy and use information to inform the strategic direction of the city’s economic development.

An amazing opportunity to advance the economic research team by automating data processes and adopting artificial intelligence. If you have a passion for big data and can contextualise it using a variety of other sources of information, know how to look for insights and can present information in a succinct and meaningful way, we want you.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Ability to provide effective leadership and guidance to a small team, with a passion for mentoring.
• A strong understanding of the current economic environment and its influence on the City’s economy.
• Experience in providing advice at a complex political level.
• Presentation and public speaking skills and an ability to represent AEDA at a senior level with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Collecting, analysing, managing and reporting qualitative and quantitative data and economic forecasting 
  • Identify key issues and presenting recommendations in a concise and logical manner.
  • Preparing professional, robust and easy to digest reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Data visualisation, presentation and story-telling

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!

The role of Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), a City of Adelaide (CoA) subsidiary, is to accelerate economic growth in the CoA 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.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Tiffany Katchmar on 0411 191 243.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Tiffany Katchmar, Executive Manager, Business & Investment.

Please review the position description prior to applying 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, 27 January 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary at the Level 8 classification commencing at $131,166 + 12% 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 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au