Adelaide Central Market Authority - Chairperson

• Adelaide Central Market Authority Chairperson opportunity for up to three years
• Opportunity to lead the direction of the Adelaide Central Market Authority
• Be a bigger part of our amazing city

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the Adelaide Central Market has been an icon in the city for over 150 years and is a community of people: traders, artisans and shoppers who share a passion for food and cultural experiences. The City of Adelaide recognised the important economic and cultural role of the Market and established the Adelaide Central Market Authority (ACMA) to build a solid and sustainable foundation for the Adelaide Central Market’s future.

As a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide, the Authority is governed by a Board of Directors. The Authority’s aim is to operate sustainably as a thriving team of Traders, Board and Management to deliver the vision of being a world leading food and produce market and the heartbeat of South Australia, a vibrant and unique hub of community, diversity and culture.

Further information about the Adelaide Central Market can be found on its website - https://adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/ 

About the Opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest to serve as Chairperson of the ACMA Board. As Chairperson you will lead a ‘skills based’ Board, and, in collaboration with Board Members, set the direction for delivering a range of initiatives for customers, traders, the business and precinct to maintain and enhance the iconic standing of the Market for all stakeholders. 

A key part of this role will see you lead the Market to ensure it is recognised locally and internationally as a vibrant, diverse and unique fresh produce, market community that is commercially sustainable for traders and the City of Adelaide and guide the Market expansion as the redevelopment of the adjacent Central Market Arcade is completed. 

About You

To complement the diversity of skills and backgrounds across the ACMA Board, you will have expertise in and be able to demonstrate high level experience, skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Retail property/precinct management and leasing expertise
• Property development and construction
• Retail business knowledge including supply chains
• Strategic and contemporary marketing skills
• Urban design and place making
• Financial management and governance
• Change management
• Ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, particularly tenants

Applicants with Board or Director experience as well as membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors will be highly regarded. The ACMA Board meets every six weeks and the position is remunerated.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

Enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Fabienne Reilly, General Manager ACMA on 08 8203 7194.

Please submit a Resume and a brief Cover Letter online by clicking apply, or via email to recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this board position addressed to Michael Sedgman, Chief Executive Officer, City of Adelaide.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 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 (08) 8203 7333.